Sep 27, 2022 16:34
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German term

Raupenwulst

German to English Tech/Engineering Electronics / Elect Eng
This is a reference to an electrical connection. Can anyone help with 'Raupenwulst'?

Der Schutzkörper besteht aus einer Sandwichanordnung. Zunächst wird eine isolierende, elastische Masse aus einem ersten Material zu einer im Wesentlichen Raupenwulst geformt. Diese Raupenwulst umgibt die Lötstelle flächig beabstandet, ohne diese zu überdecken.
Proposed translations (English)
4 +1 bead
3 caterpillar nest

Proposed translations

+1
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bead

similar as in "weld bead"
Peer comment(s):

agree Alexandra Timms
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caterpillar nest

Wow. What a visual.

Scroll down a bit to see pictures of the nests.

Never saw such a thing described like this, but, for a patent ...


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Note added at 15 mins (2022-09-27 16:50:07 GMT)
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OK, I would actually call this stuff 'potting compound' or 'conformal coating' depending on the context.

But that caterpillar reading set my skin crawling ...
Peer comment(s):

neutral philgoddard : I don't think anyone will understand "caterpillar nest", and I think you need to explain your other two answers.
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