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USINAGE ETINCELAGE [8 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
- electrical discharge machine operator
1, record 1, English, electrical%20discharge%20machine%20operator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- EDM operator 1, record 1, English, EDM%20operator
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de machine d’usinage par étincelage
1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20machine%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20par%20%C3%A9tincelage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de machine d’usinage par étincelage 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20machine%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20par%20%C3%A9tincelage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2023-04-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- electrical discharge machine tender
1, record 2, English, electrical%20discharge%20machine%20tender
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- EDM tender 1, record 2, English, EDM%20tender
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ouvrier à la machine d’usinage par étincelage
1, record 2, French, ouvrier%20%C3%A0%20la%20machine%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20par%20%C3%A9tincelage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ouvrière à la machine d’usinage par étincelage 1, record 2, French, ouvri%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20la%20machine%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20par%20%C3%A9tincelage
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-12-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Construction
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- machine tool industry
1, record 3, English, machine%20tool%20industry
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - machine%20tool%20industry
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - machine%20tool%20industry
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Construction mécanique
- Outillage industriel
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fabrications mécaniques
1, record 3, French, fabrications%20m%C3%A9caniques
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - fabrications%20m%C3%A9caniques
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - fabrications%20m%C3%A9caniques
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - fabrications%20m%C3%A9caniques
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2002-03-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
- Electrical Machining
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- electrical discharge machine
1, record 4, English, electrical%20discharge%20machine
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- EDM 2, record 4, English, EDM
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- electric discharge machine 3, record 4, English, electric%20discharge%20machine
correct
- EDM machine 3, record 4, English, EDM%20machine
correct
- spark machine 3, record 4, English, spark%20machine
- spark eroding machine 3, record 4, English, spark%20eroding%20machine
- spark erosion machine 3, record 4, English, spark%20erosion%20machine
- electro-discharge machine 4, record 4, English, electro%2Ddischarge%20machine
- electrical discharge erosion machine 5, record 4, English, electrical%20discharge%20erosion%20machine
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The following grinding machines are excluded: ... non-wire type electrical discharge machines (EDM) that have two or more contouring rotary axes and that can be coordinated simultaneously for contouring control ... [Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations] 3, record 4, English, - electrical%20discharge%20machine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Are used for machining complex and precision parts made from difficult to work materials. 3, record 4, English, - electrical%20discharge%20machine
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
- Électro-usinage
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- machine d’usinage par étincelage
1, record 4, French, machine%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20par%20%C3%A9tincelage
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- ensemble d’usinage par étincelage 2, record 4, French, ensemble%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20par%20%C3%A9tincelage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les machines à rectifier ci-après sont exclues :[...] machines d’usinage par étincelage(EDM) du type sans fil ayant deux axes rotatifs de contournage, ou plus, pouvant être coordonnés simultanément pour une commande de contournage [...] [Règlement sur le contrôle de l'importation et de l'exportation aux fins de la non-prolifération nucléaire] 1, record 4, French, - machine%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20par%20%C3%A9tincelage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le bâti d’un ensemble d’usinage par étincelage est moins lourd que celui d’une machine-outil classique, car il n’ y a pas d’effort important développé entre l'électrode et la pièce au cours de l'usinage. 2, record 4, French, - machine%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20par%20%C3%A9tincelage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-01-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- electrical discharge machine set-up operator
1, record 5, English, electrical%20discharge%20machine%20set%2Dup%20operator
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 9511 - Machining Tool Operators. 2, record 5, English, - electrical%20discharge%20machine%20set%2Dup%20operator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- régleur-opérateur de machine d’usinage par étincelage
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9gleur%2Dop%C3%A9rateur%20de%20machine%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20par%20%C3%A9tincelage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- régleuse-opératrice de machine d’usinage par étincelage 1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9gleuse%2Dop%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20machine%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20par%20%C3%A9tincelage
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 9511 - Opérateurs/opératrices de machines d’usinage. 2, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9gleur%2Dop%C3%A9rateur%20de%20machine%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20par%20%C3%A9tincelage
Record 5, Key term(s)
- régleur opérateur de machine d’usinage par étincelage
- régleuse opératrice de machine d’usinage par étincelage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-04-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
- Informatics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- computerized electrical-discharge 1, record 6, English, computerized%20electrical%2Ddischarge
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
- Informatique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système informatisé d’usinage par étincelage
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20informatis%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20par%20%C3%A9tincelage
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-10-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- electron-discharge metal cutting machine tool 1, record 7, English, electron%2Ddischarge%20metal%20cutting%20machine%20tool
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- machine d’usinage par étincelage
1, record 7, French, machine%20d%26rsquo%3Businage%20par%20%C3%A9tincelage
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 1986-10-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Machining
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- electrical discharge wire cutting
1, record 8, English, electrical%20discharge%20wire%20cutting
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- EDWC 1, record 8, English, EDWC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electrical Discharge Wire Cutting uses the same fundamental principles of material removal as EDM [electrical discharge machining], but uses a travelling, small-diameter wire as the electrode. The wire travels from a supply spool, through the workpiece, and on to a take-up spool. The workpiece is held on a table whose movements can be directed to create the desired shape of the part. Numerical control of CNC [computer numerical control] is often used to direct table movement. ... EDWC, like EDM, uses the thermal energy of a spark to remove workpiece material. 1, record 8, English, - electrical%20discharge%20wire%20cutting
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Électro-usinage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- usinage par étincelage
1, record 8, French, usinage%20par%20%C3%A9tincelage
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'étincelage est un procédé d’usinage essentiellement utilisé dans l'électroérosion, opération pratiquée avec un outil de forme. On appelle toutefois, de manière plus spécifique, "usinage par étincelage" une technique dans laquelle l'outil est un fil métallique calibré dont les déplacements par rapport à la pièce à usiner(qui peuvent être à commande numérique) permettent d’obtenir une cavité ou un trou débouchant ayant un profil déterminé. Ses applications essentielles sont le découpage de fentes dans des pièces épaisses [...] et le détourage de pièces au profil complexe [...] 1, record 8, French, - usinage%20par%20%C3%A9tincelage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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