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USINAGE AUTOMATIQUE [11 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-04-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- automatic screw machine operator
1, record 1, English, automatic%20screw%20machine%20operator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de décolleteuse automatique-usinage des métaux
1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20d%C3%A9colleteuse%20automatique%2Dusinage%20des%20m%C3%A9taux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de décolleteuse automatique-usinage des métaux 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20d%C3%A9colleteuse%20automatique%2Dusinage%20des%20m%C3%A9taux
correct, feminine noun
- opérateur de machine automatique à façonner les vis-usinage des métaux 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20machine%20automatique%20%C3%A0%20fa%C3%A7onner%20les%20vis%2Dusinage%20des%20m%C3%A9taux
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de machine automatique à façonner les vis-usinage des métaux 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20machine%20automatique%20%C3%A0%20fa%C3%A7onner%20les%20vis%2Dusinage%20des%20m%C3%A9taux
correct, feminine noun
- opérateur de machine à décolleter automatique-usinage des métaux 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20machine%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9colleter%20automatique%2Dusinage%20des%20m%C3%A9taux
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de machine à décolleter automatique-usinage des métaux 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20machine%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9colleter%20automatique%2Dusinage%20des%20m%C3%A9taux
correct, feminine noun
- opérateur de tour automatique-usinage des métaux 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20tour%20automatique%2Dusinage%20des%20m%C3%A9taux
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de tour automatique-usinage des métaux 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20tour%20automatique%2Dusinage%20des%20m%C3%A9taux
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-12-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Construction
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- machine tool industry
1, record 2, English, machine%20tool%20industry
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The invention and development of machine tools, their fundamental importance in the history of the industrial revolution, and the structure of the machine tool industry are described under "Engineering Industries". 2, record 2, English, - machine%20tool%20industry
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
By 1850 the machine tool industry was well established, and the boring mill, engine lathe, and planing machine were in widespread use. 3, record 2, English, - machine%20tool%20industry
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Construction mécanique
- Outillage industriel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fabrications mécaniques
1, record 2, French, fabrications%20m%C3%A9caniques
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mise en œuvre de tous procédés ou moyens propres à la production industrielle d’éléments ou d’ensembles réalisant soit des fonctions purement mécaniques (transmissions : engrenages par exemple), soit des fonctions complexes faisant appel à d’autres techniques (électricité, électronique, pneumatique, hydraulique, ultrasons). 1, record 2, French, - fabrications%20m%C3%A9caniques
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On a longtemps assimilé les fabrications mécaniques (le terme construction mécanique est plus restrictif) à l’industrie du travail des métaux. Cette notion est à réviser pour tenir compte de l’utilisation croissante qui y est faite de matériaux non métalliques (plastiques, fibres, caoutchouc, etc.). 1, record 2, French, - fabrications%20m%C3%A9caniques
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les équipements ou objets produits par les fabrications mécaniques sont utilisés dans toutes les branches de l'activité humaine : production et transport d’énergie, transports et manutentions, machines de toutes sortes, construction électrique, équipements agricoles, appareils de mesure, équipement ménager, matériel de bureau, de travaux publics, etc. En définitive, les fabrications mécaniques constituent le dénominateur commun de toutes les industries(...) Les procédés utilisés se rattachent aux méthodes thermiques(fonderie, forgeage à chaud, soudure, traitement des métaux), mécaniques(usinage par enlèvement de matière, formage et forgeage à froid, extrusion, assemblage plus ou moins automatique), électriques(usinage par électro-érosion ou étincelage), chimiques(attaque à l'acide, électrolyse) et électroniques(faisceau électronique, laser). 1, record 2, French, - fabrications%20m%C3%A9caniques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-10-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- machined on all sides 1, record 3, English, machined%20on%20all%20sides
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- usiné sur toutes les faces 1, record 3, French, usin%C3%A9%20sur%20toutes%20les%20faces
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Centre d’usinage. Il s’agit d’une machine-outil à CN polyvalente munie d’un changement automatique d’outils et éventuellement d’un changeur automatique de pièces; elle est capable d’effectuer plusieurs opérations d’usinage(perçage, alésage, fraisage, etc.) sur plusieurs faces d’une même pièce et dans un même montage. 2, record 3, French, - usin%C3%A9%20sur%20toutes%20les%20faces
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
- Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- machining center
1, record 4, English, machining%20center
correct, Canada, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- machining centre 2, record 4, English, machining%20centre
correct, Great Britain
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A machining center is a relatively new class of machine tool. Its concept is that a single numerically controlled machine tool can perform a multiplicity of operations in only one setup. They are designed to face-mill, end-mill, profile, contour, drill, ream, tap, bore, and counterbore in any or all axes. 1, record 4, English, - machining%20center
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
multipallet machining cent 3, record 4, English, - machining%20center
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
- Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- centre d’usinage
1, record 4, French, centre%20d%26rsquo%3Businage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) nous croyons utile de rappeler la définition que nous avons retenue pour les centres d’usinage. Il s’agit d’une machine-outil à CN polyvalente munie d’un changement automatique d’outils et éventuellement d’un changeur automatique de pièces; elle est capable d’effectuer plusieurs opérations d’usinage(perçage, alésage, fraisage, etc.) sur plusieurs faces d’une même pièce et dans un même montage. 1, record 4, French, - centre%20d%26rsquo%3Businage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
centre d’usinage multipalet 2, record 4, French, - centre%20d%26rsquo%3Businage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-02-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flexible machining system
1, record 5, English, flexible%20machining%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vought plans to expand the FMC [flexible machining cell] into a flexible machining system consisting of multiple cells operating under the control of a hierarchical computer system. Additional facilities will allow automated five axis machining of larger components, robotic loading and unloading of parts, automated blank preparation and automated storage and retrieval of material, tools and work in progress. 1, record 5, English, - flexible%20machining%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système d’usinage souple
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20souple
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vought prévoit d’élargir la CUS [cellule d’usinage souple] en un système d’usinage souple consistant en plusieurs cellules commandées par un système hiérarchisé d’ordinateurs. Les nouvelles installations permettant l'usinage automatique sur cinq axes de grosses pièces, le chargement et le déchargement robotisés des pièces, la préparation automatique des ébauches et le stockage et la recherche automatique des matériaux, des outils et de pièces semi-finies. 1, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20souple
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-02-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- flexible machining cell
1, record 6, English, flexible%20machining%20cell
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- FMC 2, record 6, English, FMC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One company involved in "factory of the future" programs is the Vought Aero Products Division (APD) of LTV which, in July 1984, brought into operation a computer-controlled Flexible Machining Cell (FMC) to machine parts needed for the aft and aft-intermediate fuselage sections of the B-1B ... The system was to be capable of high machine utilisation with programming flexibility to cope with batch sizes down to one; unmanned operation; automated material handling; automated inspection of finished parts; and computer scheduling of the cell's activities. 1, record 6, English, - flexible%20machining%20cell
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cellule d’usinage souple
1, record 6, French, cellule%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20souple
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Vought Aero Products Division(APD) du groupe LTV est l'une des sociétés participant aux programmes portant sur ces "usines de l'avenir". En juillet 1984, elle a mis en service une "cellule d’usinage souple"(CUS) commandée par ordinateur pour la fabrication des pièces des tronçons arrière et intermédiaire arrière du fuselage du bombardier B-1B(...) Le système devait permettre à la fois une utilisation poussée des machines, une programmation souple autorisant des lots de production éventuellement réduits à l'unité, un fonctionnement sans surveillance, la manutention automatique des matériaux, l'inspection automatique des pièces finies et la commande par ordinateur de l'échelonnement des opérations dans la cellule d’usinage. 1, record 6, French, - cellule%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20souple
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-03-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Manufacturing Automation Technology
1, record 7, English, Manufacturing%20Automation%20Technology
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- technologie d’usinage automatique
1, record 7, French, technologie%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20automatique
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1988-10-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- intermittent cycle
1, record 8, English, intermittent%20cycle
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cycle which repeats itself at varying time intervals. 2, record 8, English, - intermittent%20cycle
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cycle intermittent
1, record 8, French, cycle%20intermittent
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un cycle est défini par la nature de l'usinage à effectuer(...) ou par l'allure de la trajectoire de l'outil(...), et par son mode de fonctionnement(cycle manuel, semi-automatique, automatique, intermittent, continu, etc.). 2, record 8, French, - cycle%20intermittent
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-01-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- double-end tenoner
1, record 9, English, double%2Dend%20tenoner
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- double end tenoner 2, record 9, English, double%20end%20tenoner
- double-end shaping machine 3, record 9, English, double%2Dend%20shaping%20machine
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The double-end tenoner ... is designed to handle stock that has been previously sorted to length. The workpiece is carried through the machine on two traveling chains and is held down in the cutting zone by two rubber-faced, overhead, traveling chains that are supported by two pressure bars. ... Standard cutterhead equipment installed on each end of the double-end tenoner would include one tilting cut-off saw, one top horizontal tenon head, one bottom horizontal tenon head, and one tilting vertical cope head, all in the order named. 4, record 9, English, - double%2Dend%20tenoner
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tenonneuse double
1, record 9, French, tenonneuse%20double
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tenonneuse à alimentation automatique ou semi-automatique, constituée de deux machines simples à écartement réglable, montées sur une base commune, permettant l'usinage simultané de deux tenons à chaque extrémité d’une pièce(...) 1, record 9, French, - tenonneuse%20double
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Outre la fabrication de tenons, la tenonneuse double peut effectuer de nombreuses autres opérations d’usinage (rainurage, moulurage, profilage, perçage, défonçage) par l’adjonction d’outils et d’accessoires. 1, record 9, French, - tenonneuse%20double
Record 9, Key term(s)
- tenoneuse double
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-05-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Applications of Automation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- automatic tooling process
1, record 10, English, automatic%20tooling%20process
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- automatic tooling 1, record 10, English, automatic%20tooling
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The automatic tooling process would not have to be programmed as exactly if the tooling machine could "see" the part it was welding or the screw it was turning. 1, record 10, English, - automatic%20tooling%20process
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tooling: a mechanical operation performed with or an effect produced by a tool. 2, record 10, English, - automatic%20tooling%20process
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Automatisation et applications
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- fabrication automatique d’outillage
1, record 10, French, fabrication%20automatique%20d%26rsquo%3Boutillage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- usinage automatique 1, record 10, French, usinage%20automatique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
usinage, usiner : façonner une pièce avec une machine-outil. 2, record 10, French, - fabrication%20automatique%20d%26rsquo%3Boutillage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1981-05-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Machinery
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- automated machining centre 1, record 11, English, automated%20machining%20centre
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Italian firm Comau S.p.A. of Grugliasco (Turin) has built the automated machining centre for this factory, measuring 27 m long, 14 m wide and having a mass of approximately 300 tonnes. 1, record 11, English, - automated%20machining%20centre
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Machines
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- installation d’usinage automatique 1, record 11, French, installation%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20automatique
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La société italienne Comau S. p. A., Grugliasco(Turin) a construit pour cette usine une installation d’usinage automatique qui mesure 27 m de long, 14 m de large et qui a une masse d’environ 300 tonnes. 1, record 11, French, - installation%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20automatique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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