Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Abkanter

English translation:

chamferer

Added to glossary by Shane London
Jun 28, 2006 13:32
17 yrs ago
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German term

Abkanter

German to English Tech/Engineering Mechanics / Mech Engineering Machinery Manufacture
Er war in unserem Betrieb als CNC Abkanter und Schlosser tätig.

Seine Tätigkeit umfasste das selbständige Abkanten, herstellen und bearbeiten von verschiedenen Teilen, Gehäusern, Konstruktionen und ganzen Baugruppen.

This is from a work reference. I am wondering if "Fitter and Turner" can be used here. I intend to use 'fitter' for 'Schlosser'. Where is says 'selbständige Abkanten" I was thinking of using independent beveling etc.

I'm just not sure that my suggesions fit the context. There are numerous suggesions in the glossary for Abkanten but again I'm not certain what best fits this context.
Proposed translations (English)
3 chamferer
2 CNC break forming

Proposed translations

20 hrs
Selected

chamferer

abkanten = to chamfer; chamfer = beveled shoulder/edge
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thannkyou for both suggestions. Chamferer seems to be the more common term. "
12 mins

CNC break forming

CNC break forming & Fitter

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Note added at 17 mins (2006-06-28 13:50:03 GMT)
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Break Former perhaps!!
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