Maßanfang

English translation: measurement commencement point

15:08 Aug 4, 2013
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Metrology / Measuring technology
German term or phrase: Maßanfang
Found in a measuring tape specification:

1. Maßanfänge an der Stirnseite des Lotes
2. Hakenring mit FLEXTOP-Anfangsbeschlag für Maßanfang B

Measurement reference point(s)??? beginning of the measuring scale ???
Vlad2
Germany
Local time: 13:00
English translation:measurement commencement point
Explanation:
This is the best I can come up with. there is no direct translation for "Massanfang". Maybe someone else has a better suggestion?
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stehletheo
Local time: 14:00
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measurement commencement point


Explanation:
This is the best I can come up with. there is no direct translation for "Massanfang". Maybe someone else has a better suggestion?

stehletheo
Local time: 14:00
Native speaker of: Native in AfrikaansAfrikaans, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
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