Glossary entry

Italian term or phrase:

formazione

English translation:

forming/moulding of

Added to glossary by Ivana UK
Aug 13, 2009 12:31
14 yrs ago
Italian term

formazione

Italian to English Tech/Engineering Mechanics / Mech Engineering
Mandrino per la formazione di tubi in cemento

Other examples of use:

formazione e lisciatura del manufatto
condizioni di formazione del manufatto

formazione: creation, production, manufacture?

TIA ( I did think of 'moulding' but that would be 'formatura' )
Change log

Jun 15, 2010 15:20: Ivana UK Created KOG entry

Proposed translations

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forming/moulding of

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Yes moulding can be said both ways... but I also think "forming" could work.
Note from asker:
I've actually put forming in for the moment as I'm really not sure what is meant by 'formazione' so have stuck to something equally vague! Moulding might make sense in the context but I really don't know.
Peer comment(s):

agree Peter Cox
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machining

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Oxford Dictionary "mandrel or mandril - spindle on which a workpiece is supported during machining operations"
Peer comment(s):

disagree Peter Cox : not for cement pipes!
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i beg to differ Machining is to shape cut or remove excess material from a workpiece by using a machine tool. So please think carefully before diagreeing
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shaping

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mandril for shaping a bell end on a pipe of thermoplastic material
http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/3998578.html

just another suggestion...
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