Glossary entry

Italian term or phrase:

interferenza

English translation:

interference / negative allowance

Added to glossary by Gary Key
Dec 17, 2006 13:17
18 yrs ago
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Italian term

interferenza

Italian to English Tech/Engineering Automotive / Cars & Trucks
Context: motorcycle manual

1) In caso di motori particolarmente usurati, può accadere che le bussole porta cuscinetto non presentino più la corretta **interferenza** di montaggio con i semicarter.

2) Verificare che l'**interferenza** tra carter e bussola, dei cuscinetti montati, non sia inferiore a 0,03 mm in caso contrario, sostituire i semicarter.

I have an approved translation for the first sentence (see below) but still need a suitable term for the second sentence.

1) On worn engines, the bearing holder may no longer be a tight fit in the crankcase half

The Italian definition of interferenza in this context is:
'nell'accoppiamento forzato di due elementi, maggiorazione dimensionale dell'elemento interno rispetto a quello esterno, nei limiti della tolleranza prescritta' (Garzanti)

In any case, 'interferenza' is a false friend and I don't think it should be translated as 'interference' in either sentence. I thought about 'clearance' but I don't think this matches the definition of 'interferenza' (see above). Any alternative suggestions welcome - thanks in advance!
Proposed translations (English)
3 +2 negative allowance
4 shrink fit
4 clearance or allowance

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negative allowance

I found this definition - Allowance: An allowance is an intentional difference between the maximum material limits of mating parts. It is the minimum clearance (positive allowance) or maximum interference (negative allowance) between such parts.

In your case you could use interference or negative allowance.

Peer comment(s):

agree Alessia Simoni
23 mins
agree Valeria Faber : dal Marolli: "Interfrerenza" (relativa alla tolleranza di lavorazione di un accoppiamento) = negative allowance
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shrink fit

http://www.ameritherm.com/overview_shrinkfit.html
Shrink fitting is a procedure in which heat is used to produce a very strong joint between two pieces of metal, one of which is inserted into the other. Heating causes one piece of metal to contract or expand on to the other, producing interference and pressure which holds the two pieces together mechanically.

Most applications involve a shaft with a given outside diameter and another part such as a gear, steering knuckle or washer which has a bore hole. There are several forms of this type of joint, characterized by the amount of tolerance (space) between the two parts. The shrink fitting process is used for the interference fit type joint.

Bushing and Plain Bearings Press or Shrink Fit Design and ...- [ Traduci questa pagina ] Press fit or shrink fit bushing design and installation is a common method of ... The process of press or shrink fitting the bushing into the hole, ...
www.engineersedge.com/bearing/bushing_press_fit.htm - 13k - Copia cache - Pagine simili

McGraw-Hill AccessScience: Shrink fit- [ Traduci questa pagina ]Shrink fits are used for permanent assembly of steel external members, as on locomotive wheels. The difference between a shrink fit and a force fit is in ...
dx.doi.org/10.1036/1097-8542.621400 - Pagine simili

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clearance or allowance

Space between one working part and another
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