Glossary C

Cablemaking is pertaining to process manufacturing that involves mechanically cutting and joining materials; assembling and organising materials; sampling, inspecting and testing products to specifications; and operating hand held air/power equipment for production processes.

Cable sonde refers to a drilling tool described as a downhole transmitter or probe that is powered by electricity generated at the surface.

Deutsch: Kabelkurbeln / Español: Manivelas de Cable / Português: Manivelas de Cabo / Français: Manivelles de câble / Italiano: Manovelle per cavi /

Cable cranks are an economical, permanent wire or cable tightener. They are characterized as strong, lightweight and rust resistant.

Cable crane is described as a method of extracting timber over rough and/or steep ground using a system of pulleys and line wires. The tractor, which provides the power for the system, remains on the forest road.

Cabinet head casing giving the effect of a single complex molding this elaborate trim molding for doors or windows is constructed of two or more pieces of molding joined together along the length.

Cab over engine a highway tractor that has no hood between the grill and the windshield. The driver's seat is over the engine.

Cab forward means the cab is over the motor but slightly forward, allowing a lower roof line. The steering axle is also further back allowing the vehicle to turn tighter corners. A very common design in busses.

Cracking refers to the breaks in the paint film wide enough to expose the underlying surface.