"machine taper" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: machine tapers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} machine taper (plural machine tapers)
  1. (machining) A system for securing cutting tools or toolholders in the spindle of a machine tool. Translations (Translations): Werkzeugkegel [masculine] (German), Werkzeugkonus [masculine] (German), Konus [masculine] (German)

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Alternative forms

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