Truing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Truing is a noun meaning The alignment (and cutting) of a wheel (especially a grinding wheel) such that its surface is concentric with its axis.
Meaning
The alignment (and cutting) of a wheel (especially a grinding wheel) such that its surface is concentric with its axis.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of true
Example Sentences
As many as twenty titanium alloy test specimens can be ground between truings.
The wheel slides are purposely slightly under-compensated, causing the work to approach an oversize condition after several 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.
Word Forms
- truings
Related Words
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