Swiss-turn
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005810
A machining process performed on a Swiss-type lathe, where the workpiece feeds axially against a stationary cutting tool. This method allows for the production of small, intricate parts with high precision and tight tolerances. It is particularly effective for long, slender components that require extensive machining along their length.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005810 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial supplies, equipment, and components |
| Translations | German: Swiss-turn; Spanish: torno tipo suizo; French: tournage suisse |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005810",
"term": "Swiss-turn",
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"definition": "A machining process performed on a Swiss-type lathe, where the workpiece feeds axially against a stationary cutting tool. This method allows for the production of small, intricate parts with high precision and tight tolerances. It is particularly effective for long, slender components that require extensive machining along their length.",
"subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
"translations": {
"de": "Swiss-turn",
"es": "torno tipo suizo",
"fr": "tournage suisse"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/swiss-turn/"
}
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