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| Domain | Definition |
Occupations | Inspects and tests plastic sheets, rods, tubes, powders, or fabricated articles for uniformity of color, surface defects, hardness, and dimensional accuracy, following plant specifications or blueprints and using measuring instruments and test equipment: Examines surface of product for defects, such as scratches, burns, and discolorations. Positions transparent sheet between light and calibrated screen and observes shadow pattern of sheet projected on screen to determine optical distortion. Verifies weight and dimensions of product, using scales, gauges, calipers, micrometers, and templates. Compares color of product with color standard. Determines hardness and structural strength of product, using acid bath, burst tester, and hardness tester. Records test data, and grades and labels product according to type of defect. May investigate cause of recurring defects and recommend changes in production procedures. May file, buff, or sand product to remove defects. (references) |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)43 55 53 54 4F 4D 45 52 2D 52 45 54 55 52 4E 49 4E 53 50 45 43 54 4F 52 |
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Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)01000011 01010101 01010011 01010100 01001111 01001101 01000101 01010010 00101101 01010010 01000101 01010100 01010101 01010010 01001110 00100000 01001001 01001110 01010011 01010000 01000101 01000011 01010100 01001111 01010010 |
HTML Code (1990) (references)C U S T O M E R - R E T U R N   I N S P E C T O R |
ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)0043 0055 0053 0054 004F 004D 0045 0052 002D 0052 0045 0054 0055 0052 004E 0049 004E 0053 0050 0045 0043 0054 004F 0052 |
Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)3755535449473952155239545552482434853503937544952 |
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