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Industrial manufacturing
General manufacturing that involves industrial production to transform raw materials into finished goods and products.
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parting line
Manufacturing; Industrial manufacturing
The line along a part where the mold halves separate. In a simple mold, this line will be straight. However, more complex molds may have a stepped or curved parting line.
cutoff width
Manufacturing; Industrial manufacturing
The width of the cut when cutting a workpiece from a piece of bar stock. The cutoff width is used in determining how many workpieces a single piece of bar stock will yield.
part spacing
Manufacturing; Industrial manufacturing
The amount of spacing to be left between the parts when packed into a box, as well as the space adjacent to the side walls of the box. This space can be used to add filler.
enclosures
Manufacturing; Industrial manufacturing
Protective covers, or part of such a cover, that fully encloses other parts and may hold them in place. These include boxes, casings, containers, covers, housings, shells, etc.
spacers
Manufacturing; Industrial manufacturing
Components that are placed between a fastener and a part to create a more precise or secure fit. These include bushings, collars, grommets, rings, seals, sleeves, washers, etc.
ejection temperature
Manufacturing; Industrial manufacturing
The temperature of the material at which a part can safely be ejected from the mold. Ejection of the part before it reaches this temperature may cause warping or other defects.
material markup
Manufacturing; Industrial manufacturing
A markup to the cost of purchased material that may include overhead costs of storing the material, any labor costs in handling or transporting the material, as well as profit.
