Main frame

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003502",
  "term": "Main frame",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The primary structural base of a machine or piece of equipment, providing a rigid foundation for mounting all other components. It bears the static and dynamic loads generated during operation, maintaining the precise alignment of moving parts like motors, gears, and tooling. In large industrial machinery, the main frame is typically constructed from heavy-gauge steel plates or castings to absorb vibration and resist deformation.",
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Hauptspant",
    "es": "cuaderna maestra",
    "fr": "cadre principal"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/main-frame/"
}