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| Domain | Definition |
Occupations | Sets up diecasting machines that cast parts, such as automobile trim, carburetor housings, and motor parts from nonferrous metals, such as zinc, aluminum, or magnesium: Lifts specified die sections into machine, using chain fall or hoist. Secures die sections in position and adjusts stroke of ram, using handtools. Connects water hoses to cooling system of die. Preheats die sections with torch or electric heater. Turns valves and sets dials to regulate flow of water circulating through die, timing cycle, and operating speed of machine, based on size and structure of part to be cast and type and temperature of metal being used. Starts machine to produce sample casting, and examines casting to verify setup. May clean diecasting machines, using high-pressure steam hose and detergent. May perform maintenance on machine or dies, such as replacing pipelines or hoses, lubricating machine, or replacing ejector pins in dies. May verify machine setups and adjust malfunctioning machines and be designated Die-Casting-Machine Maintainer (foundry). May dismantle dies for repair by DIE MAKER, STAMPING (machine shop). (references) |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)44 49 45 2D 43 41 53 54 49 4E 47 2D 4D 41 43 48 49 4E 45 53 45 54 54 45 52 |
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Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)01000100 01001001 01000101 00101101 01000011 01000001 01010011 01010100 01001001 01001110 01000111 00101101 01001101 01000001 01000011 01001000 01001001 01001110 01000101 00100000 01010011 01000101 01010100 01010100 01000101 01010010 |
HTML Code (1990) (references)D I E - C A S T I N G - M A C H I N E   S E T T E R |
ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)0044 0049 0045 002D 0043 0041 0053 0054 0049 004E 0047 002D 004D 0041 0043 0048 0049 004E 0045 0053 0045 0054 0054 0045 0052 |
Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)384339153735535443484115473537424348392533954543952 |
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