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gefräst und gestochen

English translation: using a rotary cutter to groove a seat

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German term or phrase:gefräst und gestochen
English translation:using a rotary cutter to groove a seat
Entered by: Kim Metzger

20:11 Feb 26, 2018
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mining & Minerals / Gems / Ring setting
German term or phrase: gefräst und gestochen
I am not sure how to render this precisely. Would I get away with "shaped and grooved"? I do not feel my terms are appropriate.

Here is the full sentence:

Dabei wird vom Juwelenfasser zuerst der dafür passende Sitz gefräst und gestochen, bevor das Edelmetall mit dem Fasshammer gefühlvoll und mit höchster Präzision über den Stein getrieben wird, um ihm den perfekten Halt zu geben.

Thank you,

Sara
Sara Noss
United Kingdom
Local time: 20:59
using a rotary cutter to groove a seat
Explanation:
I'm a woodworker, so I'm not sure of the correct jewelry-making terms either. But I'm pretty sure fräsen is not milling here. And I think you're right about grooving rather than piercing.

Channel setting is achieved when a jeweler uses a rotary cutter to create a seat in precious metal that is grooved to the size of a gem. Once the setting wall is prepared, the stone is carefully leveled into its seat. Using a precision handheld impact hammer, precious metal is carefully chased over girdle to secure the stone at the desired angle.
https://jewelrydesigns.com/jewelry/jewelry-making/stone-sett...
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Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 13:59
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1milled and pierced
David Hollywood
3 +1using a rotary cutter to groove a seat
Kim Metzger


  

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16 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
milled and pierced


Explanation:
I would say

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Note added at 23 mins (2018-02-26 20:34:57 GMT)
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fräsen = mill und in diesem Zusammenhang "gestochen" = "pierced"

David Hollywood
Local time: 16:59
Meets criteria
Native speaker of: English
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Asker: Thank you for your help, David.


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agree  gangels (X)
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
using a rotary cutter to groove a seat


Explanation:
I'm a woodworker, so I'm not sure of the correct jewelry-making terms either. But I'm pretty sure fräsen is not milling here. And I think you're right about grooving rather than piercing.

Channel setting is achieved when a jeweler uses a rotary cutter to create a seat in precious metal that is grooved to the size of a gem. Once the setting wall is prepared, the stone is carefully leveled into its seat. Using a precision handheld impact hammer, precious metal is carefully chased over girdle to secure the stone at the desired angle.
https://jewelrydesigns.com/jewelry/jewelry-making/stone-sett...


Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 13:59
Meets criteria
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 33

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Annika Hogekamp: It's definitely grooving, and rather cutting than milling.
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