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tundish

Spanish translation: artesa (de colada)

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English term or phrase:tundish
Spanish translation:artesa (de colada)
Entered by: margaret caulfield

18:00 Feb 4, 2009
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Science - Metallurgy / Casting
English term or phrase: tundish
I am a litlle lost, can you help me? A tundish is a receptacle used in metal foundries to hold molten metal, typically in a continuous flow process. It can also be used in filling molds.
I know what it is for, is there a name for it in Spanish?. Thanks to all for helping me , here.
Mirtha Grotewold
Guatemala
Local time: 05:22
artesa (de colada)
Explanation:
Found in several hits on I.A.T.E. under metallurgy
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margaret caulfield
Local time: 13:22
Grading comment
Thank you Margaret for your help. Hope you have a wonderful day!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +1artesa (de colada)
margaret caulfield
4tonel/tonel grande/barril
Lydia De Jorge


  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
tonel/tonel grande/barril


Explanation:
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Lydia De Jorge
United States
Local time: 06:22
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
artesa (de colada)


Explanation:
Found in several hits on I.A.T.E. under metallurgy

margaret caulfield
Local time: 13:22
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 15
Grading comment
Thank you Margaret for your help. Hope you have a wonderful day!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  psicutrinius: Yes. If for continuous casting, it is also called "distribuidor".
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  -> Thanks, psicutrinius!
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