Glossary F
Deutsch: Treibmittel-Werkzeug / Español: Herramienta de Propulsión (Pólvora) / Português: Ferramenta de Propulsão / Français: Outil à Poudre / Italiano: Utensile a Cartuccia
In the industrial and construction context, the concept derived from a "firearm"—a device using an explosive charge (like gunpowder) to propel a projectile—is realized through specialized tools known as Propulsion Tools or Powder-Actuated Tools (PATs). These devices utilize a controlled, small explosive charge (a blank cartridge) to generate the necessary force to drive fasteners into hard materials like steel, concrete, or masonry. Their use is strictly limited to non-weapon applications where concentrated, rapid percussive force is required.
Deutsch: Bildung / Español: Formación / Português: Formação / Français: Formation / Italiano: Formazione /
Forming is described as the plastic deformation of a billet or a blanked sheet between tools to obtain the final configuration.
Deutsch: Treibstoff / Español: Combustible / Português: Combustível / Français: Carburant / Italiano: Carburante /
Fuel refers to any material (but mostly liquid) that can be burned to make energy.
Flexible polyurethane foam is characterized as synthetic foam used in all upholstered furniture. The higher the density of the FPF, the more durable the cushion is.
Farm is characterized as an area of land and its facilities that are maintained and utilized for agricultural purposes.