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THREAD-CUTTING [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thread cutting
1, record 1, English, thread%20cutting
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- threading 2, record 1, English, threading
correct
- thread making 3, record 1, English, thread%20making
correct
- screw thread cutting 4, record 1, English, screw%20thread%20cutting
correct
- screw cutting 5, record 1, English, screw%20cutting
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thread cutting on a lathe is often called thread chasing .... A single-point cutting tool is used to cut screw threads on engine lathes .... Other methods of cutting screw threads are: Chasing threads with a threading die, thread milling, thread rolling, and thread grinding. 6, record 1, English, - thread%20cutting
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Thread chasing" is not a true synonym of thread cutting since it applies only to thread making involving the use of single-point tools or tools placed on a lathe. 7, record 1, English, - thread%20cutting
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
screw cutting: This term is normally restricted to the cutting of threads on workpieces destined to become screws or bolts (rather than on pipes, etc.). 7, record 1, English, - thread%20cutting
Record 1, Key term(s)
- thread-making
- thread-cutting
- thread-chasing
- thread chasing
- screw-cutting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- filetage
1, record 1, French, filetage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération [...] consistant à exécuter sur une pièce [...] un sillon hélicoïdal par déplacement d'un outil [...] parallèlement aux génératrices du corps à usiner. 2, record 1, French, - filetage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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