Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
dekupiert
English translation:
cut out/punched out
Added to glossary by
Helen Shiner
Aug 2, 2008 09:49
15 yrs ago
German term
Germany
IT, SAP, tech/elec, renewables
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English
dekupiert
German to English
Marketing
Advertising / Public Relations
Sign terminology
I know this has been asked once on proz.com, but I would appreciate a second opinion.
The text is a CI document produced by a sign company. I understand generally what "dekupieren" involves - i.e. cutting out of letters or "letting in" of a logo to a sign panel (so that the panel accommodates the separate logo panel), but I would appreciate the exact term here.
Here is the various context for the term:
"Aluminium Grundkörper, gewölbt, lackiert nach RAL 9006 Weißaluminium, Blende Im Bereich der Logos dekupiert, Händlerkennzeichnung dekupiert"
"Aluminium Grundkörper sowie Blende lackiert nach RAL 9006 Weißaluminium, Blende dekupiert und Acrylglas hinterlegt"
For the first context I think two different meanings are needed: the front cover is a) cut to accommodate a logo (itself a sign) and b) the dealer lettering is then cut out of the actual front cover itself.
In the second example, "front cover with cutout letters" would seem to suffice.
But can anyone improve on this?
The text is a CI document produced by a sign company. I understand generally what "dekupieren" involves - i.e. cutting out of letters or "letting in" of a logo to a sign panel (so that the panel accommodates the separate logo panel), but I would appreciate the exact term here.
Here is the various context for the term:
"Aluminium Grundkörper, gewölbt, lackiert nach RAL 9006 Weißaluminium, Blende Im Bereich der Logos dekupiert, Händlerkennzeichnung dekupiert"
"Aluminium Grundkörper sowie Blende lackiert nach RAL 9006 Weißaluminium, Blende dekupiert und Acrylglas hinterlegt"
For the first context I think two different meanings are needed: the front cover is a) cut to accommodate a logo (itself a sign) and b) the dealer lettering is then cut out of the actual front cover itself.
In the second example, "front cover with cutout letters" would seem to suffice.
But can anyone improve on this?
Proposed translations
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| 4 +1 | cut out/punched out |
Helen Shiner
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| 3 | cropped |
Nicole Schnell
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Aug 5, 2008 09:49: Helen Shiner changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/572824">Edward Bradburn's</a> old entry - "dekupiert"" to ""cut out/punched out""
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United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
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Native in: English
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cut out/punched out
As you may well know the basis root of this term is French - découpage/découpé. This term is often used in the paper or art world in English.
Where your context refers to aluminium, I should go for punched out - though it depends on the machine doing the cutting. It may also be ok to say cut out if you don't know the exact method employed. Here is an excerpt from a sign-maker's web-site where they do use this and make reference to all the various media they can cut:
JDA has the capability to cut many materials to provide a design, font or logo that you or your customer needs. Listed below are materials that JDA can cut but not limited to.
Metal Materials Include:
Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Brass
Bronze
Steel
Copper
Under their services, you find:
JDA can cut intricate patterns and complex shapes meeting your desired specifications. We can hold tight tolerances of +- .005” in a single pass without shredding, crushing or adding heat-induced stresses. The water jet table can handle large sheets or plates with a working envelope of 72” x 120” and up to 7” thick.
Along with the water/abrasive cutting, JDA has the equipment to complete your secondary operations, which range from drilling, tapping, milling, turning, and vibration, welding, forming and polishing.
Machine shop services which include:
Water jet / Abrasive jet cutting
CNC Milling
CNC Turning
Drilling / Tapping
Wire EDM
Other Services:
Forming
Rolling
Bending
Sawing
Slitting
Tig / Mig welding
Custom flooring inlays (ceramic, marble, carpet)
http://www.jdaaqua.com/logos.html
http://www.jdaaqua.com/services.htm
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Note added at 1 hr (2008-08-02 11:32:45 GMT)
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Here is another firm uses the terms 'routing out' and 'flat cut' depending on the technique employed:
Waterjet vs. Router:
Waterjet Cut
(.02" inside radius)
Router Cut
(.06"-.09" inside radius)
Waterjet Cut letters and logos are made using a fine, high pressure stream of water that carries and abrasive mineral. This fine stream cuts and allows for sharp (.030 radius) inside corners, small letters, and intricate detail on logos.
Router Cut letters and logos are mechanically routed out of flat metal stock. Based on the material thickness and letter size, an 1/8"-1/4" router bit will be used. As a result, inside corners will have a slight radius. Both methods of cutting allow the same finish after being cut.
http://www.geminisignletters.com/04aflatcutmetal.php
I hope your context gives you some idea of which is right here.
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Note added at 4 hrs (2008-08-02 14:10:08 GMT)
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Just one more stab at this. This web-site includes lots of useful info and has various you-tube clips showing you the techniques:
http://www.australiasigns.com.au/laser_cutting.html
Where your context refers to aluminium, I should go for punched out - though it depends on the machine doing the cutting. It may also be ok to say cut out if you don't know the exact method employed. Here is an excerpt from a sign-maker's web-site where they do use this and make reference to all the various media they can cut:
JDA has the capability to cut many materials to provide a design, font or logo that you or your customer needs. Listed below are materials that JDA can cut but not limited to.
Metal Materials Include:
Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Brass
Bronze
Steel
Copper
Under their services, you find:
JDA can cut intricate patterns and complex shapes meeting your desired specifications. We can hold tight tolerances of +- .005” in a single pass without shredding, crushing or adding heat-induced stresses. The water jet table can handle large sheets or plates with a working envelope of 72” x 120” and up to 7” thick.
Along with the water/abrasive cutting, JDA has the equipment to complete your secondary operations, which range from drilling, tapping, milling, turning, and vibration, welding, forming and polishing.
Machine shop services which include:
Water jet / Abrasive jet cutting
CNC Milling
CNC Turning
Drilling / Tapping
Wire EDM
Other Services:
Forming
Rolling
Bending
Sawing
Slitting
Tig / Mig welding
Custom flooring inlays (ceramic, marble, carpet)
http://www.jdaaqua.com/logos.html
http://www.jdaaqua.com/services.htm
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Note added at 1 hr (2008-08-02 11:32:45 GMT)
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Here is another firm uses the terms 'routing out' and 'flat cut' depending on the technique employed:
Waterjet vs. Router:
Waterjet Cut
(.02" inside radius)
Router Cut
(.06"-.09" inside radius)
Waterjet Cut letters and logos are made using a fine, high pressure stream of water that carries and abrasive mineral. This fine stream cuts and allows for sharp (.030 radius) inside corners, small letters, and intricate detail on logos.
Router Cut letters and logos are mechanically routed out of flat metal stock. Based on the material thickness and letter size, an 1/8"-1/4" router bit will be used. As a result, inside corners will have a slight radius. Both methods of cutting allow the same finish after being cut.
http://www.geminisignletters.com/04aflatcutmetal.php
I hope your context gives you some idea of which is right here.
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Note added at 4 hrs (2008-08-02 14:10:08 GMT)
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Just one more stab at this. This web-site includes lots of useful info and has various you-tube clips showing you the techniques:
http://www.australiasigns.com.au/laser_cutting.html
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gangels (X)
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Thank you, gangels
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Comment: "Helen, many thanks for the hugely helpful explanation and links! My client is in complete agreement ;-)"
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Nicole Schnell
United States
United States
Native in German
Specializes in field
United States
Award winning Advertising/Marketing
Native in: German 
Works in: English to German, German to English
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cropped
Usually, when a picture is "cut" on one side, you call it "trimmed". In this case, however, I think the term "cropped" is legitimate.
Here is some info, Windows-speak:
"To crop one side of the picture, drag the center handle on that side inward. To maintain the aspect ratio (aspect ratio: The ratio between picture width and picture height. This ratio can be maintained even when resizing a picture.) of the current crop region, either hold down the SHIFT key while dragging any handle, or specify an aspect ratio in the Aspect ratio box. To maintain the center point of the crop region, hold down the CTRL key while dragging any handle."
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/HP062472861033.aspx
Here is some info, Windows-speak:
"To crop one side of the picture, drag the center handle on that side inward. To maintain the aspect ratio (aspect ratio: The ratio between picture width and picture height. This ratio can be maintained even when resizing a picture.) of the current crop region, either hold down the SHIFT key while dragging any handle, or specify an aspect ratio in the Aspect ratio box. To maintain the center point of the crop region, hold down the CTRL key while dragging any handle."
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/HP062472861033.aspx
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