faceplate Definition
face·plate (fās′plāt′)
noun
- a disk fastened to the spindle of a lathe that holds in place work to be turned
- a protective cover, as over a light switch, journal box, etc.
faceplate Usage Examples
Converse of object
- remove: Anyone know of issues with removing the faceplate with the power on.
- take: Left-hand end of spindle is threaded to take faceplates for use with a free-standing tool rest ( not included ).
- use: Cut from a plank and mounted on the lathe using a faceplate, stood well back and switched on the lathe.
- mount: I chose a substantial board on which to mount a faceplate and drew an outline of the burr on it using straight lines.
- refit: Its now time to refit the replacement faceplate to the PSP body.
Adjective modifier
- removable: Exhaustive next generation connections, and removable faceplates ensure that the Control Center will remain an essential part of your gaming lifestyle.
- large: In this photograph you can see the large faceplate of the long bed lathe.
- new: This now extends to even installing a new master socket faceplate to isolate the ADSL from your houses internal telephone extensions.
- standard: On the standard PSP faceplate, these sections are translucent.
- detachable: First, a KeyCard is much easier to carry than a detachable faceplate; just slip it in your wallet, handbag or pocket.
- small: Insert the LRP disk and cover the drive with small plastic faceplate.
Modifies a noun
- work: The E5 Headstock ( left ) was also offered as a stand-alone bench unit for large diameter faceplate work.
- kit: Gaming peripherals company Nyko, has launched the GameFace 360, a customizable Faceplate kit for the next generation console.
- button: Face Plate Buttons You can change the fuel curve with the faceplate buttons.
Noun used with modifier
- psp: On the standard PSP faceplate, these sections are translucent.
- diameter: The E5 Headstock ( left ) was also offered as a stand-alone bench unit for large diameter faceplate work.
- replacement: Its now time to refit the replacement faceplate to the PSP body.
- steel: Log in View Full Version: v975 steel faceplate rusting?
- metal: The plastic housing provides shuttering and fixing points to allow the module to be fixed to the metal faceplate.
- aluminum: With a clean and uncluttered layout, this aluminum faceplate deck looks classy and no-nonsense.
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