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TOLERANCE ARBRE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-06-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- interference fit
1, record 1, English, interference%20fit
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fit wherein one of the mating parts of an assembly is forced into a space provided by the other part in such a way that the condition of maximum metal overlap is achieved. 2, record 1, English, - interference%20fit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The outer rings have a transition fit in the axlebox bore (tolerance J7) and the inner rings an interference fit (tolerance n6) on the journal. 3, record 1, English, - interference%20fit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
interference fit: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - interference%20fit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ajustement avec serrage
1, record 1, French, ajustement%20avec%20serrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ajustement serré 2, record 1, French, ajustement%20serr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue trois grands types d’ajustements : l'ajustement avec jeu,(...) l'ajustement avec serrage(interference fit), pour lequel la zone de tolérance de l'alésage est entièrement au-dessous de la zone de tolérance de l'arbre; et l'ajustement incertain ou indéterminé(...) 3, record 1, French, - ajustement%20avec%20serrage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ajustement serré : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 1, French, - ajustement%20avec%20serrage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1993-04-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- transition fit 1, record 2, English, transition%20fit
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fit between mating parts having limits of size so prescribed as to partially or wholly overlap, so that either a clearance or interference may result in assembly. 2, record 2, English, - transition%20fit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Transition fits are tighter than sliding fits, for more accurate assembly or location. 3, record 2, English, - transition%20fit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ajustement incertain
1, record 2, French, ajustement%20incertain
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le diamètre de l'arbre est soit inférieur, soit égal, soit supérieur au diamètre réel de l'alésage(...) Les zones de tolérance sont situées d’une façon telle qu'il y ait, soit un jeu, soit un serrage. Selon le cas, on obtient :-un ajustement glissant juste,-un ajustement légèrement dur. Les montage et démontage nécessitent une forte pression de la main ou l'emploi du maillet. 2, record 2, French, - ajustement%20incertain
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-04-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- clearance fit
1, record 3, English, clearance%20fit
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fit between mating parts having limits of size so prescribed that a clearance always results in assembly. 3, record 3, English, - clearance%20fit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ajustement avec jeu
1, record 3, French, ajustement%20avec%20jeu
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On distingue trois grands types d’ajustements : l'ajustement avec jeu(clearance fit), pour lequel la zone de tolérance de l'alésage est entièrement au-dessus de la zone de tolérance de l'arbre; l'ajustement avec serrage(...) et l'ajustement incertain ou indéterminé(...) 2, record 3, French, - ajustement%20avec%20jeu
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon l’importance du jeu, on obtient : un ajustement libre (jeu important), - un ajustement tournant (arbre et coussinets), - un ajustement glissant (coulisseau et glissière). 3, record 3, French, - ajustement%20avec%20jeu
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
- Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shaft tolerance 1, record 4, English, shaft%20tolerance
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
- Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tolérance sur arbre 1, record 4, French, tol%C3%A9rance%20sur%20arbre
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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