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MECHANICAL COLOURING [1 record]

Record 1 1982-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
OBS

A light, final buffing operation using a crocus or lime composition or grease compound on a soft cloth wheel after the article has been cut down or plated. Sometimes called glossing.

Key term(s)
  • mechanical coloring

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
OBS

Léger avivage final utilisant un produit à base de safran ou de graisse, appliqué sur un disque en tissu doux et effectué après le découpage ou le placage de la pièce. Parfois appelé lustrage.

Spanish

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