dry assembly
[/draɪ əˈsɛmbli/]
nounpl: dry assemblies
montagem seca
1. A manufacturing or construction process where components are fitted together without using adhesives, solvents, or liquid bonding agents, relying instead on mechanical fasteners or friction fit
The furniture manufacturer uses dry assembly techniques to allow for easy disassembly and recycling.
O fabricante de móveis utiliza técnicas de montagem seca para permitir desmontagem e reciclagem fáceis.
2. In nuclear technology, the initial assembly of reactor components without coolant or operational fluids
Safety protocols require dry assembly verification before introducing coolant into the reactor system.
Os protocolos de segurança exigem verificação de montagem seca antes de introduzir refrigerante no sistema do reator.
3. In textiles and apparel manufacturing, joining fabric pieces through mechanical means rather than gluing or wet processes
Dry assembly in shoe manufacturing involves stitching and mechanical fastening rather than adhesive bonding.
A montagem seca na fabricação de sapatos envolve costura e fixação mecânica em vez de colagem.
This is primarily a technical and industrial term used in manufacturing contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It has gained importance with sustainability movements, as dry assembly allows products to be more easily disassembled for recycling. In Brazilian industries, particularly in the furniture and automotive sectors, this term is becoming increasingly common as companies adopt more sustainable manufacturing practices.
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