sous-slotting and sur-slotting

English translation: over-slotting/under-slotting

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French term or phrase:sous-slotting and sur-slotting
English translation:over-slotting/under-slotting
Entered by: kashew

07:46 Jun 29, 2015
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Paper / Paper Manufacturing / Technical specifications for corrugated cardboard
French term or phrase: sous-slotting and sur-slotting
Hello all,
I am currently translating technical specifications for corrugated cardboard. In the section on one of the types of boxes it mentions the slot depth and length and the phrase "Le sous-slotting n’est pas acceptable, un sur-slotting de 3 mm maxi est acceptable" appears. How would you best advise translating sous-slotting and sur-slotting in this case? I have found some ideas online but none convince me.
Many thanks in advance!
Christina
Christina McGown
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:48
over-slotting/under-slotting
Explanation:
http://boxmaster.com/products/box-basics/

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Note added at 1 heure (2015-06-29 08:54:31 GMT)
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can be on top/underneath or a tolerance - the latter seems probable.

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Note added at 1 heure (2015-06-29 08:54:58 GMT)
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Tolerance.
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kashew
France
Local time: 06:48
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Thank you very much for this answer. Of course, no sooner had I posted the question than I found the link you gave Kashew. Thank you!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1over-slotting/under-slotting
kashew
Summary of reference entries provided
General
Nikki Scott-Despaigne
on-slotting and on-slotting
José Patrício

Discussion entries: 2





  

Answers


1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
over-slotting/under-slotting


Explanation:
http://boxmaster.com/products/box-basics/

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Note added at 1 heure (2015-06-29 08:54:31 GMT)
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can be on top/underneath or a tolerance - the latter seems probable.

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Note added at 1 heure (2015-06-29 08:54:58 GMT)
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Tolerance.

kashew
France
Local time: 06:48
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Thank you very much for this answer. Of course, no sooner had I posted the question than I found the link you gave Kashew. Thank you!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Nikki Scott-Despaigne: In line with my findings but I'm not sure enough to post more than a ref post. This is nearly and agree though ! ;-)
2 hrs

agree  philgoddard: Given that it's an English word, I don't see how else you could say it.
4 hrs
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Reference comments


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Reference: General

Reference information:
General EN/EN cardboard and/or packaging glossaries which may be helpful :

http://www.empirepackaginganddisplays.com/index.php/glossary...

http://boxmaster.com/products/box-basics/

Nikki Scott-Despaigne
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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38 mins peer agreement (net): -1
Reference: on-slotting and on-slotting

Reference information:
Protect valuable footwear from dust and damage. - http://www.npsg.com/shoeorg.html
Click to open expanded view - http://www.amazon.com/One-BCW-Sorting-Tray-Slots/dp/B000K41E...
Step 6: Measure slot... - http://www.instructables.com/id/Carboard-Ukulele-Stand/step6...
Slotted Containers - http://www.combi.com/u/128191342632806.pdf
(scored and slotted sheet) - same link

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Note added at 7 hrs (2015-06-29 15:21:16 GMT)
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mistake: under and on: sorry

José Patrício
Portugal
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese

Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster)
disagree  kashew: Can't possibly be the same thing - on-slotting twice.
23 mins
  -> mistake: under and on: sorry
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