dry fit assembly
[/draɪ fɪt əˈsɛmbli/]
nounpl: dry fit assemblies
montagem a seco
1. A preliminary assembly of components without permanent fastening, adhesives, or welding to verify fit, alignment, and function before final assembly
The technician performed a dry fit assembly of all the cabinet parts to ensure they aligned properly before applying wood glue.
O técnico realizou uma montagem a seco de todas as peças do armário para garantir o alinhamento correto antes de aplicar cola de madeira.
2. In manufacturing, testing components together without using fasteners, glue, or permanent joining methods
A dry fit assembly helps identify design flaws early in the production process.
Uma montagem a seco ajuda a identificar falhas de design no início do processo de produção.
3. In plumbing and construction, connecting pipes or fittings without soldering or threading to test the layout
Before soldering the copper pipes, the plumber did a dry fit assembly to verify all connections.
Antes de soldar os tubos de cobre, o encanador fez uma montagem a seco para verificar todas as conexões.
Dry fit assembly is a critical quality assurance practice in both American and Brazilian manufacturing sectors, particularly in furniture making, automotive assembly, and plumbing. It reflects a 'measure twice, cut once' philosophy common in skilled trades across North America and Brazil, emphasizing precision and waste reduction before final production commitment.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fit like a glove (after dry fit assembly)
test the waters (colloquial equivalent for testing before committing)
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