trabalho de bancada
1. Manual work performed at a workbench, typically involving assembly, repair, or detailed craftsmanship of small items or components
The jeweler spent hours on bench work, carefully crafting the intricate ring.
O joalheiro passou horas em trabalho de bancada, elaborando cuidadosamente o anel intricado.
2. Laboratory work performed at a bench or laboratory table, involving experiments or testing
The researcher conducted important bench work to validate the new drug compound.
O pesquisador realizou importante trabalho de bancada para validar o novo composto farmacêutico.
3. Work performed indoors at a fixed workstation, as opposed to fieldwork or on-site work
Most of the engineering design is bench work done in the office.
A maioria do design de engenharia é trabalho de bancada realizado no escritório.
Bench work is highly valued in Brazilian manufacturing and jewelry industries. The term reflects the importance of skilled craftsmanship in both industrial and artisanal contexts. In the USA, it's commonly used in manufacturing, jewelry-making, watchmaking, and scientific research. The distinction between bench work and fieldwork is important in technical and professional contexts across both cultures.
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