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faceplate [′fās‚plāt]
(electronics) The transparent or semitransparent glass front of a cathode-ray tube, through which the image is viewed or projected; the inner surface of the face is coated with fluorescent chemicals that emit light when hit by an electron beam. Also known as face. (engineering) A disk fixed perpendicularly to the spindle of a lathe and used for attachment of the workpiece. A protective plate used to cover holes in machines or other devices. In scuba or skin diving, a glass or plastic window positioned over the face to provide an air space between the diver's eyes and the water. faceplate Any protective plate, such as an escutcheon or the plate over a mortised lock. Faceplate a device used in lathes, boring machine tools, and other metal-cutting machines for holding the blank or the cutting tool so that the blank or tool can be rotated. Faceplates are generally used for fastening blanks that have either irregular shapes or large diameters but are of moderate length. The blanks are attached by clamps, angles, cover plates, or bolts. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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