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folhas de serra

English translation: saw blades


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Portuguese term or phrase:folhas de serra
English translation:saw blades
Entered by: Arthur Godinho
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16:49 Oct 22, 2010
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Telecom(munications)
Portuguese term or phrase: folhas de serra
"- Corte lateral com duas folhas de serra no mesmo arco (+ ou - 3 mm)."

From an amateur radio document.
Arthur Godinho
United States
Local time: 20:53
saw blades
Explanation:
"These earlier articles described how to cut a plate out of a faceted crystal using carborundum powder on the back of a hacksaw and how to finish it on a piece of plate glass with carborundum powder. The later articles progressed to automated methods using power driven *saw blades* and motor driven laps with carriers for 8 blanks."

" In addition to the firms directly engaged in the production of crystal units, many many others were engaged in supporting activities. Diamond saw blades, abrasives, plastic holders, stainless steel electrodes, beryllium copper springs, neoprene gaskets, nickel plated screws and many other items were required to complete the assembly..."
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saw blades


Explanation:
"These earlier articles described how to cut a plate out of a faceted crystal using carborundum powder on the back of a hacksaw and how to finish it on a piece of plate glass with carborundum powder. The later articles progressed to automated methods using power driven *saw blades* and motor driven laps with carriers for 8 blanks."

" In addition to the firms directly engaged in the production of crystal units, many many others were engaged in supporting activities. Diamond saw blades, abrasives, plastic holders, stainless steel electrodes, beryllium copper springs, neoprene gaskets, nickel plated screws and many other items were required to complete the assembly..."


    Reference: http://www.bliley.net/XTAL/Industry-Hams.html
    Reference: http://www.ieee-uffc.org/main/history.asp?file=bottom
Frensp
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