aufschwämmen
English translation: to melt in
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| 5 | To melt in |
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| 3 | Perhaps not the right German word? |
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| 3 | to suspend |
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5 mins confidence: 
No translation, but Explanation: I don't know this subject at all, but I'd like to pass on what I found in Langenscheidt Technik. No mention of aufschwämmen but there is one entry for Aufschwemmen des Zinns (Verzinnen von Karosserieblech) is padding the lead. Langenscheidts Fachw�rterbuch Technik und angewandte Wissenschaften |
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Perhaps not the right German word? Explanation: I think what your author *may* be trying to say is that in addition to producing a solid joint, welding can also smooth the joined area because molten weld metal takes on the characteristics of a liquid, and (if not disturbed) its (smooth) appearance is largely preserved as it re-solidifies (like solder). "Aufschwämmen" doesn't seem to fit. I'm guessing he meant to say "Aufschmelzen" instead. He also doesn't mean that "... *man* ... glättend wirkend kann", but that the *Fügematerial* can have that effect (smoothing). At least that's how I'd have phrased it. |
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1 hr confidence:
to suspend Explanation: Aufschwämmen is correct (new German orthography, from Schwamm presumably) , it used to be Aufschwemmen. Aufschwemmen/Aufschwämmen is to suspend particulate material in a liquid - rather like mixing cornflour and water - to give a sludge-like consistency. However, this does seem strange in a welding context. But it depends on the Fügematerial - are they using weld fillers or is the Fügematerial a melt of the pieces being joined? Perhaps the author means partial melting in the latter case. Good luck with this one, Rowan! |
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6 hrs confidence:
To melt in Explanation: is the suggestion I've made in the sentence; it's a term used in welding for filling in the pits. |
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