| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Index center | Mechanical Engineering | Any device mounted on a machine tool for indexing purposes, i. e. for rotating a workholding spindle through any required angle. The spindle is usually turned by hand, either with an index plate or with a crank. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Plain index center | Mechanical Engineering | An indexing attachment whose spindle is turned by means of a plate mounted directly on the rear end of the spindle. To hold the spindle in position, the plate has on its perimeter notches which are engaged by an indexing plunger. Source: European Union. (references) | |
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