Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
sous forme d'ozacalque polyester
English translation:
polydraw / polyester dyeline master / drafting film
Added to glossary by
Gary Key
Feb 1, 2006 23:16
18 yrs ago
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French term
sous forme d'ozacalque polyester
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Engineering (general)
some kind of document format
Could it be "carbon copy", or tracing paper..? The term seems quite specific however. Google wasn't giving much away, in any case !
Context - from a specifications manual which lays down general prescriptions to suppliers of car components:
D - PRESENTATION DES DEFINITIONS FOURNISSEUR
Les définitions techniques du fournisseur doivent être présentées, pour chaque type de pièces ou d'ensembles, sous forme d'ozacalque polyester (1) ; elles doivent :
• être réalisées conformément aux normes de dessin (classe A3) du Groupe ayant pour but de garantir en
particulier la qualité de la restitution après microfilmage,
• porter la référence du cahier des charges du Groupe se rapportant à la pièce (2),
• porter toutes les cotes nécessaires avec leurs tolérances,
• porter l'identification précise des matériaux utilisés, des traitements et des protections éventuelles,
conformément aux normes du Groupe (3),
• être à jour des modifications,
Context - from a specifications manual which lays down general prescriptions to suppliers of car components:
D - PRESENTATION DES DEFINITIONS FOURNISSEUR
Les définitions techniques du fournisseur doivent être présentées, pour chaque type de pièces ou d'ensembles, sous forme d'ozacalque polyester (1) ; elles doivent :
• être réalisées conformément aux normes de dessin (classe A3) du Groupe ayant pour but de garantir en
particulier la qualité de la restitution après microfilmage,
• porter la référence du cahier des charges du Groupe se rapportant à la pièce (2),
• porter toutes les cotes nécessaires avec leurs tolérances,
• porter l'identification précise des matériaux utilisés, des traitements et des protections éventuelles,
conformément aux normes du Groupe (3),
• être à jour des modifications,
Proposed translations
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| 2 +1 | See explanation below... |
Tony M
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| 5 +1 | Drafting film |
Suzanne Kirk (X)
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| 5 -1 | tracing paper |
Romanian Translator (X)
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Proposed translations
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See explanation below...
I'm not sure of the exact term, but here are a few pointers.
This kind of 'calque' is usually what is known colloquially as a 'blueprint' --- the type of process that used to be used to produce copies of large drawings produced an aniline blue image. More correctly, I believe it is called a 'dyeline print'
The 'oza' part makes me think it is referring to the Ozalid (R) process, one of the several systems for producing this kind of reproduction.
And the 'polyester' refers to the fact that for durability, it was produced, not on paper, but on polyester film. This suggests to me that this would in fact be a master 'negative', intended for the reproduction of further copies.
OK, so that's what it is (and I am pretty sure about this) --- but I'm afraid I don't know what the correct way to express this in appropriate technical language is in English.
But I suspect with those keywords, you should get somewhere on Google.
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'polyester dyeline master' might be suitable for your needs...
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Gary, just a word of warning:
Given the format of the original sentence, I would read this as being 'a drawing on...' --- don't forget that 'calque' can be both the material, and a drawing in that form.
As it says 'sous forme de...' rather than 'sur...', I think you need to acknowledge the nicety of meaning there; they are asking that thes drawings be supplied in a specific format, instead of the now almost ubiquitous CAD files.
This kind of 'calque' is usually what is known colloquially as a 'blueprint' --- the type of process that used to be used to produce copies of large drawings produced an aniline blue image. More correctly, I believe it is called a 'dyeline print'
The 'oza' part makes me think it is referring to the Ozalid (R) process, one of the several systems for producing this kind of reproduction.
And the 'polyester' refers to the fact that for durability, it was produced, not on paper, but on polyester film. This suggests to me that this would in fact be a master 'negative', intended for the reproduction of further copies.
OK, so that's what it is (and I am pretty sure about this) --- but I'm afraid I don't know what the correct way to express this in appropriate technical language is in English.
But I suspect with those keywords, you should get somewhere on Google.
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Note added at 9 hrs (2006-02-02 08:39:42 GMT)
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'polyester dyeline master' might be suitable for your needs...
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Note added at 1 day8 hrs (2006-02-03 07:52:25 GMT) Post-grading
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Gary, just a word of warning:
Given the format of the original sentence, I would read this as being 'a drawing on...' --- don't forget that 'calque' can be both the material, and a drawing in that form.
As it says 'sous forme de...' rather than 'sur...', I think you need to acknowledge the nicety of meaning there; they are asking that thes drawings be supplied in a specific format, instead of the now almost ubiquitous CAD files.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks Dusty and Suzanne, I'll do a bit more research on these terms and pick one of them out."
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tracing paper
bearing in mind that one has to present to the supliers all the tolerances and sketches, I believe it refferes to presenting the suppliers with drawings therefore one would use "tracing paper".
Tracing paper is used for copying models, drawing, technical drawings
Carbon paper is thin paper coated with a mixture of wax and pigment, that is used between two sheets of ordinary paper to make one or more copies of an original document.
Used mostly for invoices, receipts etc...administration documents- prevents people from having to write the same documents more than one time.
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here you can read more about carbon paper:
http://www.kevinlaurence.net/essays/cc.php
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Tracing Paper White 12inx20yd
241 x 225 pixels - 10k - jpg
www.draftingsuppliesdew.com
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tracing paper
A paper used for duplicating drawings, figures, etc. It may be either a translucent, greaseproof paper, or a bond or manifold paper treated chemically or oiled so as to increase its transparency. It is produced from cotton fiber, chemical wood pulps, or combinations thereof, in basis weights ranging from 7 1/4 to 16 pounds (17 X 22—500). Important properties include proper receptivity to drawing ink and transparency, so that prints from the tracings can be made.
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/don/dt/dt3557.html
Tracing paper is used for copying models, drawing, technical drawings
Carbon paper is thin paper coated with a mixture of wax and pigment, that is used between two sheets of ordinary paper to make one or more copies of an original document.
Used mostly for invoices, receipts etc...administration documents- prevents people from having to write the same documents more than one time.
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Note added at 1 hr (2006-02-02 00:35:46 GMT)
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here you can read more about carbon paper:
http://www.kevinlaurence.net/essays/cc.php
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Note added at 1 hr (2006-02-02 00:36:32 GMT)
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Tracing Paper White 12inx20yd
241 x 225 pixels - 10k - jpg
www.draftingsuppliesdew.com
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Note added at 1 hr (2006-02-02 00:41:14 GMT)
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tracing paper
A paper used for duplicating drawings, figures, etc. It may be either a translucent, greaseproof paper, or a bond or manifold paper treated chemically or oiled so as to increase its transparency. It is produced from cotton fiber, chemical wood pulps, or combinations thereof, in basis weights ranging from 7 1/4 to 16 pounds (17 X 22—500). Important properties include proper receptivity to drawing ink and transparency, so that prints from the tracings can be made.
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/don/dt/dt3557.html
Note from asker:
| Thanks for your research, Awana |
Peer comment(s):
| disagree |
Tony M
: Awana, I'm afraid your answer is a gross over-simplification of what is a quite complicated term (see my own answer) // OF COURSE! I was just trying to suggest that conf. 5 ought to be used with some caution, for clear-cut cases
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everyone is entitled to an opinion! Everyone has the right to say what they think is right, and that includes me !
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Drafting film
"Polydraw" is a matt surface polyester drafting film with an exceptional degree of dimensional stability available in 75micron double matt.
(my husband uses it all the time at work)
(my husband uses it all the time at work)
Reference:
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Tony M
: Good to have expert confirmation!
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Yes, well, he has to be good for something!
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