Ablängvorrichtung

English translation: device for cutting ... to length

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German term or phrase:Ablängvorrichtung
English translation:device for cutting ... to length
Entered by: Edward L. Crosby III

20:27 Aug 9, 2002
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
German term or phrase: Ablängvorrichtung
In a patent relating to a device for cutting wire to length: Aus dem allgemein bekannten Stand der Technik sind Ablängvorrichtungen mit einem Gegenhalter zur Führung eines, in eine Vorschubrightung bewegten Drahts und einem gegen den Gegenhalter bewegbaren Stechmeissel bekannt.

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Summary of answers provided
4 +1crosscutting device
Dr. Fred Thomson
4cutoff device
Rolf Buesken (X)
4see my sentence in response to your "Lagerführung" question
Edward L. Crosby III


  

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cutoff device


Explanation:
The English expression normally implies that the cut produces a certain length.


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Rolf Buesken (X)
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crosscutting device


Explanation:
DeVries, GE Tech & Engr Dict.
"Ablaengen" means to saw square, to crosscut or to saw to length.
It is thus possible that the first answer above is your best bet. Let your context be your guide.

Dr. Fred Thomson
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see my sentence in response to your "Lagerführung" question


Explanation:
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