truing
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Definition of truing
2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included
noun
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(countable, uncountable)The alignment (and cutting) of a wheel (especially a grinding wheel) such that its surface is concentric with its axis.
“The wheel slides are purposely slightly under-compensated, causing the work to approach an oversize condition after several truings.”
“As many as twenty titanium alloy test specimens can be ground between truings.”
“CBN^([cubic boron nitride (abrasive)]) wheel roundness to within .0001 inches (.0025mm) is considered satisfactory; however, roundess^([sic]) to 1 micron (.000040 inches) or less will extend the number of parts between truings.”
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noun
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(countable, uncountable)The alignment (and cutting) of a wheel (especially a grinding wheel) such that its surface is concentric with its axis.
“The wheel slides are purposely slightly under-compensated, causing the work to approach an oversize condition after several truings.”
“As many as twenty titanium alloy test specimens can be ground between truings.”
“CBN^([cubic boron nitride (abrasive)]) wheel roundness to within .0001 inches (.0025mm) is considered satisfactory; however, roundess^([sic]) to 1 micron (.000040 inches) or less will extend the number of parts between truings.”
verb
- (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of true
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Etymology
From true + -ing.
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