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Broken in

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000785

Describing a new engine or mechanical component that has been operated under controlled, gentle conditions to allow moving parts to wear together and seat properly. This initial run-in period smooths microscopic surface asperities on components like piston rings and cylinder walls, creating a better seal and promoting longevity. Manufacturers provide specific procedures for speed and load during the break-in period.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-000785
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMechanical engineering
Synonymsrun in
See alsoRun in
TranslationsGerman: eingefah­ren; Spanish: rodado; French: rodé
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Broken in",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Describing a new engine or mechanical component that has been operated under controlled, gentle conditions to allow moving parts to wear together and seat properly. This initial run-in period smooths microscopic surface asperities on components like piston rings and cylinder walls, creating a better seal and promoting longevity. Manufacturers provide specific procedures for speed and load during the break-in period.",
  "synonyms": [
    "run in"
  ],
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "see_also": [
    "run in"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "eingefah­ren",
    "es": "rodado",
    "fr": "rodé"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/broken-in/"
}

Record 861 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.