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outfeed

outfeed

7.7
The part of a machine where material comes out after being processed
  • noun
  • /ˈaʊtˌfiːd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : salida
  • The outfeed conveyor sprayer is very effective and allows good upfront moisture adjustment prior to the formation of windrows.
  • outfeed conveyor

It's good for an outfeed table for my portable bands or portable table saw.

Examples

  • "We have a 5,000-gallon tanker truck for the roads and windrows and water nozzles on the outfeed conveyor of the shredder to control dust emissions," says Hogan.

    Academic text (2001)
  • It's good for an outfeed table for my portable bands or portable table saw.

  • This is done with a radial stacker, which pivots around the outfeed of the tub grinder, keeping handling to a minimum.

    Academic text (1999)
  • A head pulley at the end of the outfeed conveyor removes unwanted metal such as nails and strapping.

    Academic text (1999)
  • It was identified as an expensive use of loader time, and we were considering other options, such as running rolloff trucks in a continuous cycle from the outfeed conveyors to the windrows.

    Academic text (1998)
  • The carpenter adjusted the height of the outfeed to ensure the wood would exit smoothly after being cut.

  • The factory relied on a steady flow from the outfeed to keep the assembly line running efficiently.

  • After machining, the metal parts fell directly onto the outfeed conveyor for quality inspection.

Surface Forms

outfeed singular
outfeeds plural

Morphology

outfeed = feed (semi-transparent) = out + feed

The prefix 'out-' suggests an external direction, but the specific meaning related to machinery is not immediately clear.

Etymology

Outfeed comes from the simple parts out ('out' or 'away') and feed ('to give or move material'). A helpful image is a machine 'feeding' finished pieces 'out' to a table or conveyor, so the outfeed is the place where material leaves the machine.