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Swaging

English translation: definition / explanation

08:03 Aug 8, 2004
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Architecture / doors
English term or phrase: Swaging
about hinges
Rosa
Selected answer:definition / explanation
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Note added at 7 mins (2004-08-08 08:11:14 GMT)
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Swaging is the slight offset in the hinge leaves which permits them to close to a parallel position as the door closes.
Full Mortise Hinges for full surface applications are not swaged. Blank hinges are for full surface welded application and are always furnished ¡°flat back¡± unless specified otherwise when ordered.Full Surface Hinges for beveled door applications have one leaf swaged at an angle of31⁄2¢ª (1⁄8\" in 2\") to maintain proper door and frame clearance when doors are beveled on the hinge side. Specify handing on these hinges.Beveled Door When only one leaf is swaged, the non-swaged leaf is approximately 1⁄16\" shorter as a standard. For all hollow metal door and frame applications,both leaves must be the same width.On your order, specify ¡°Leaves must be equal¡±.One Leaf Swaged When only one leaf is swaged flat, the non-swaged leaf is approximately 3⁄32\" shorter as a standard. For all hollow metal door and frame applications,both leaves must be the same width.On your order, specify ¡°Leaves must be equal¡±.
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jerrie
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swaging
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Maria Luisa Duarte
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swaging
definition / explanation


Explanation:
Hope the link works... I'll try to copy and paste

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Note added at 7 mins (2004-08-08 08:11:14 GMT)
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Swaging is the slight offset in the hinge leaves which permits them to close to a parallel position as the door closes.
Full Mortise Hinges for full surface applications are not swaged. Blank hinges are for full surface welded application and are always furnished ¡°flat back¡± unless specified otherwise when ordered.Full Surface Hinges for beveled door applications have one leaf swaged at an angle of31⁄2¢ª (1⁄8\" in 2\") to maintain proper door and frame clearance when doors are beveled on the hinge side. Specify handing on these hinges.Beveled Door When only one leaf is swaged, the non-swaged leaf is approximately 1⁄16\" shorter as a standard. For all hollow metal door and frame applications,both leaves must be the same width.On your order, specify ¡°Leaves must be equal¡±.One Leaf Swaged When only one leaf is swaged flat, the non-swaged leaf is approximately 3⁄32\" shorter as a standard. For all hollow metal door and frame applications,both leaves must be the same width.On your order, specify ¡°Leaves must be equal¡±.


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jerrie
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