Industry & supply chain
Thermoformage sous pression
FRProcédé où de l'air comprimé s'ajoute au vide pour plaquer la feuille contre le moule. La pression supplémentaire donne des rayons plus vifs, des détails de surface plus nets et une meilleure reproduction du grain, au prix d'un outillage plus robuste.
ENA process where compressed air is added to vacuum to force the sheet against the mould. The extra pressure yields sharper radii, crisper surface detail and better texture reproduction, at the cost of more robust tooling.
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- AlambicDistillation apparatus made up of a heated pot, a swan neck and a condenser. Copper pot stills and column stills each shape the aromatic profile of the distillate.
- Assemblage mécaniqueStage where fabricated parts are built into sub-assemblies or finished products: fastening, riveting, insert installation, component integration and functional checks. Outsourcing assembly reduces on-site installation labor.
- Brassage (mashing)Preparation step in which milled grain is mixed with hot water to convert starch into fermentable sugars.
- CNCMachining technology where the machine (mill, lathe) is driven by a computer program. Simultaneous 5-axis is the standard for complex aerospace and medical parts.
- Colonne de rectificationTray or packed column that multiplies evaporation-condensation cycles to obtain a high-purity alcohol, typically for vodka.
- Conception pour la fabrication (DFM)Engineering review of drawings before production to adjust materials, tolerances, bend radii and finishes in order to cut cost and scrap. Early DFM shortens lead times and limits back-and-forth during production.