drawfiling
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A way of making metal smooth by moving a file along its length
- noun
- Specialized
:
afilado con lima
- Proper drawfiling can remove small imperfections and leave the metal with a polished look.
Examples
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He used drawfiling to finish the metal parts.
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The drawfiling technique is essential in metalworking.
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The machinist used drawfiling to create a smooth, even surface on the steel rod.
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After rough filing, he finished the piece by carefully drawfiling it along its length.
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The technician used drawfiling to create a smooth finish on the metal part.
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To remove the rough edges, he practiced drawfiling on the aluminum piece.
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She learned that drawfiling requires a steady hand to achieve the best results.
How Smooth
Surface Forms
drawfiling singular
drawfilings plural
Morphology
Etymology
Drawfiling comes from the two parts draw ('to pull') and filing from file ('tool for smoothing'). This gives a clear image: you pull a file along the metal to make it smooth, which is exactly what drawfiling means.