Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Konterwerkzeug
English translation:
locking tool
Added to glossary by
Olaf Leichssenring
Jul 4, 2002 06:13
21 yrs ago
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German term
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Native in: English (Variant: New Zealand) 
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Konterwerkzeug
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Medical: Dentistry
Dentistry
This word appears in a dental text, in the following sentence (actually, I'll give the previous sentence for extra context):
"Mit speziellen Werkzeugen wird die Passung von Präzisionsgußteilen optimiert. Dabei werden die Arbeitsteile von ***Konterwerkzeugen*** im Gußobjekt geführt.
I know that Konter generally means "counter", and there is such a thing as a "Kontermutter" (counter nut). But "counter tools" doesn't ring right. I can't find a reference to "Konterwerkzeug" anywhere, even in monolingual German sites. However, the word "Konter" appears on its own in a couple of German dental texts, which is even more puzzling. Is it possible that the author can't spell "Kontour"? But if "Konter" is for real, what is it? I really am baffled by this one, so hope someone can help me unravel the mystery. Thanks in advance for your assistance.
"Mit speziellen Werkzeugen wird die Passung von Präzisionsgußteilen optimiert. Dabei werden die Arbeitsteile von ***Konterwerkzeugen*** im Gußobjekt geführt.
I know that Konter generally means "counter", and there is such a thing as a "Kontermutter" (counter nut). But "counter tools" doesn't ring right. I can't find a reference to "Konterwerkzeug" anywhere, even in monolingual German sites. However, the word "Konter" appears on its own in a couple of German dental texts, which is even more puzzling. Is it possible that the author can't spell "Kontour"? But if "Konter" is for real, what is it? I really am baffled by this one, so hope someone can help me unravel the mystery. Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Proposed translations
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| 4 +2 | locking tool |
Olaf Leichssenring
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| 4 | countering device |
Gillian Scheibelein
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| 4 | occlusion instrument |
Uschi (Ursula) Walke
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Proposed translations
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locking tool
"Konter" in this context means "to jam/lock in place".
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LegalTrans D
: exactly, just as Kontermutter is a lock nut
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| agree |
Louise Mawbey
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3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "A really hard one to decide, this. Everyone gave good explanations, but the end of the day, there doesn't seem to be a really clearcut solution (which is why I don't quite feel I can give this a 4). Uschi's explanation was a particularly interesting one, and may explain "Gipsconter", which has also given me major headaches in this text. However, I think "locking tool" is probably the safest bet. Although I don't think it's cut-and-dried enough to go in the glossary. Thanks again to everyone who contributed."
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Gillian Scheibelein
Germany
Germany
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Germany
25 years' technical translation, CHEMIST
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English
Related KudoZ points
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78
countering device
This sounds as if "Werkzeug" isn't quite the right word here. Perhaps it means a device (like a small catch) which locks with the actual tool to give a positive (formschlüßig) fit so that it can be turned/tightened etc.
HTH
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Note added at 2002-07-04 07:34:02 (GMT)
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And this countering device is part of the casting. Strictly speaking, the edges of a hexagonal nut would perform the same sort of function.
HTH
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Note added at 2002-07-04 07:34:02 (GMT)
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And this countering device is part of the casting. Strictly speaking, the edges of a hexagonal nut would perform the same sort of function.
2 hrs
Uschi (Ursula) Walke
Native in German
Sound knowledge and thorough research
Native in: German
Works in: German to English, English to German
Related KudoZ points
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4
occlusion instrument
or occlusional instrument/occlusional tool.
I am sure that the Konter refers to the opposite set of teeth (upper or lower) and therewith to the occlusion.
Since there is no occlusion without the counter-set of teeth (or a cast thereof), this might fit.
Konturen/contours are the margins between gums and teeth, forget them.
Since you are talking about Gussteile and Gussobjekte I assume this is about inlays, the gold/platinim part of crowns and bridges.You need the counterpart of the particular unit or units to get the occlusion right.
HTH
I am sure that the Konter refers to the opposite set of teeth (upper or lower) and therewith to the occlusion.
Since there is no occlusion without the counter-set of teeth (or a cast thereof), this might fit.
Konturen/contours are the margins between gums and teeth, forget them.
Since you are talking about Gussteile and Gussobjekte I assume this is about inlays, the gold/platinim part of crowns and bridges.You need the counterpart of the particular unit or units to get the occlusion right.
HTH
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