Lochbutzen

English translation: slugs

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German term or phrase:Lochbutzen
English translation:slugs
Entered by: Roy Simon

13:31 Dec 19, 2008
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Manufacturing
German term or phrase: Lochbutzen
Schnittplatten müssen genügend hinterschliffen sein (Lochbutzen dürfen nicht nach oben wandern).

Text on presses for metal forming.
Roy Simon
Germany
Local time: 04:58
slugs
Explanation:
Does the context indicate that these Lochbutzen are a waste product? Then it might be slugs.

When a pierce punch creates a hole, it also produces scrap, usually referred to as a slug.
http://www.thefabricator.com/ToolandDie/ToolandDie_Article.c...

http://books.google.com/books?id=k6bd5tOD7QEC&pg=PA265&vq=Lo...
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NGK
United States
Local time: 21:58
Grading comment
Yes, I believe the butzen are indicated as waste. Your explanation helped me understand the context.
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3Slug
Jeff Whittaker
2slugs
NGK


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Slug


Explanation:
Bilingual patents:

A method and a device for removal of a slug separated from a hollow profile by means of a fluidic internal pressure

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Entfernen eines Lochbutzens aus einem Innenhochdruck-Umformwerkzeug

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS302&q=loc...



    Reference: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/EP0940200.html
    Reference: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS302&q=loc...
Jeff Whittaker
United States
Local time: 22:58
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks for the correct and quick answer, but the explanation by ntext was quicker and easier to understand! Regards, Roy

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41 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
slugs


Explanation:
Does the context indicate that these Lochbutzen are a waste product? Then it might be slugs.

When a pierce punch creates a hole, it also produces scrap, usually referred to as a slug.
http://www.thefabricator.com/ToolandDie/ToolandDie_Article.c...

http://books.google.com/books?id=k6bd5tOD7QEC&pg=PA265&vq=Lo...

NGK
United States
Local time: 21:58
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 26
Grading comment
Yes, I believe the butzen are indicated as waste. Your explanation helped me understand the context.
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