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English translation: cutting section/floor


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Dutch term or phrase:steekafdeling
English translation:cutting section/floor
Entered by: Charline Helsmoortel
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16:14 Dec 29, 2007
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Manufacturing
Dutch term or phrase: steekafdeling
Not much context I'm afraid. It's about a quality audit of a confectioneary firm. The sentence is Op de dag van de audit waren zowel de gietafdeling als de steekafdeling in productie. All suggestions welcome
jethro
cutting section/floor
Explanation:
A candy factory normally has 2 sections were the candy is made. Some types of candy are poured (which should cover your gietafdeling) and other types are cut into shape.
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Charline Helsmoortel
Belgium
Local time: 06:42
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3cut and wrap section
L.J.Wessel van Leeuwen
3cutting section/floor
Charline Helsmoortel


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19 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
cutting section/floor


Explanation:
A candy factory normally has 2 sections were the candy is made. Some types of candy are poured (which should cover your gietafdeling) and other types are cut into shape.


    Reference: http://www.kencraftcandy.com/factory/
Charline Helsmoortel
Belgium
Local time: 06:42
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
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2 days16 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
cut and wrap section


Explanation:
The cutting AND wrapping completes the opertion with to-days production cut and wrap m/c.

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Note added at 2 days16 hrs (2008-01-01 08:22:11 GMT)
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http://nzqa.govt.nz/nqfdocs/units/pdf/7814.pdf
PDF] Cut and wrap shaped confectionery using automated production equipment


L.J.Wessel van Leeuwen
South Africa
Local time: 06:42
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in DutchDutch
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Changes made by editors
Jan 3, 2008 - Changes made by Charline Helsmoortel:
Created KOG entryKudoZ term => KOG term
Dec 29, 2007 - Changes made by writeaway:
FieldOther => Tech/Engineering
Field (specific)Finance (general) => Manufacturing


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