Glossary entry

Swedish term or phrase:

trådglödgare

English translation:

(screw) thread annealer

Added to glossary by Paul Lambert
Jul 15, 2007 02:12
16 yrs ago
Swedish term

trådglödgare

Swedish to English Tech/Engineering Metallurgy / Casting Steel tubes/pipes
Another job in a steel plant.

I suppose it is someone who makes wire hot.

Any ideas?
Proposed translations (English)
1 +1 (screw) thread annealer
1 +1 thread heater

Proposed translations

+1
8 hrs
Selected

(screw) thread annealer

Given that glödgning can also mean annealing, it could be someone in charge of annealing the thread in screws. bolts, nuts etc.
But just a guess.
Peer comment(s):

agree Roald Toskedal : Most likely, yes.
2 hrs
neutral Kent Andersson : How does "tråd" become "gänga"?
1 day 11 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks Peter. This turned out to be just right."
+1
8 hrs

thread heater

a guess

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Note added at 8 hrs (2007-07-15 10:27:48 GMT)
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Maybe wire heater
Peer comment(s):

agree Kent Andersson : Wire heater is a good guess, given the available context.
1 day 11 hrs
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