Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Technik rund um Schrauben
English translation:
The Nuts and Bolts of Threaded Fasteners
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Languageman
Oct 31, 2007 14:01
16 yrs ago
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German term
Technik rund um Schrauben
German to English
Marketing
Mechanics / Mech Engineering
Threaded fasteners
This is the title of a document explaining the technology and standards related to threaded fasteners. The document is available online here:
http://www.boellhoff.com/web/centres.nsf/Files/
Technik_rund_um_Schrauben/$FILE/Technik_rund_um_Schrauben.pdf
(due to a problem with the ProZ system shortening long URLs I have had to split this across two lines, so a CUT and PASTE is required)
The main caveat is that the translation of "Schrauben" must not give the impression that only screws or only bolts are covered. The document really does cover every aspect threaded fastener (screws, bolts, pins, nuts, washers, ...). So, for example, "Everything to do with Screws" would be out as it gives the impression that bolts are not covered (apart from not being very catchy!)
What I'm looking for is something catchy that captures the sense of the original word play, it doesn't have to be entirely faithful to the original title. The document also has extensive information on the technology, so it would be could to retain that aspect.
Thanks as always for your creative ideas.
Stephen
http://www.boellhoff.com/web/centres.nsf/Files/
Technik_rund_um_Schrauben/$FILE/Technik_rund_um_Schrauben.pdf
(due to a problem with the ProZ system shortening long URLs I have had to split this across two lines, so a CUT and PASTE is required)
The main caveat is that the translation of "Schrauben" must not give the impression that only screws or only bolts are covered. The document really does cover every aspect threaded fastener (screws, bolts, pins, nuts, washers, ...). So, for example, "Everything to do with Screws" would be out as it gives the impression that bolts are not covered (apart from not being very catchy!)
What I'm looking for is something catchy that captures the sense of the original word play, it doesn't have to be entirely faithful to the original title. The document also has extensive information on the technology, so it would be could to retain that aspect.
Thanks as always for your creative ideas.
Stephen
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+8
47 mins
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The Nuts and Bolts of Threaded Fasteners
if you don't mind a dumb pun ('the nuts and bolts of...' is a cliche expression for 'the practical details of...').
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Note added at 48 mins (2007-10-31 14:50:40 GMT)
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Or at the other end of the scale: Vade Mecum of Threaded Fastener Technology
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Note added at 48 mins (2007-10-31 14:50:40 GMT)
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Or at the other end of the scale: Vade Mecum of Threaded Fastener Technology
Note from asker:
Dumb puns are fine! Actually, this is my favourite so far. I would probably add technology on the end though. |
Peer comment(s):
agree |
Susan Zimmer
: Yes, I like this one!
12 mins
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agree |
Trudy Peters
: Love it!
47 mins
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agree |
Michael Harris
2 hrs
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agree |
Steffen Walter
: Not as dumb as it appears at first glance :-)
2 hrs
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agree |
Norbert Hermann
: rings a bell: http://www.proz.com/kudoz/2156506
3 hrs
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agree |
Teresa Reinhardt
: excellent!
4 hrs
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agree |
Cathrin Cordes
: Nuts-and bolts-related techologye
7 hrs
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agree |
Sabine Akabayov, PhD
: This is great
13 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks to everyone that contributed. This was just what I was looking for. "
+1
20 mins
Anything fasteners
or
All about fasteners
Everything you've ever wanted to know about fasteners
I also found a website with a document entitled:
"Anything Headed Threaded Crimped or Soldered"
www.americanfastenersupply.com
or
Fastener technology for dummies (in line with all the silly "dummies" books on the market).
of course, whether or not these options work for a British audience is something you would know better than I would...
All about fasteners
Everything you've ever wanted to know about fasteners
I also found a website with a document entitled:
"Anything Headed Threaded Crimped or Soldered"
www.americanfastenersupply.com
or
Fastener technology for dummies (in line with all the silly "dummies" books on the market).
of course, whether or not these options work for a British audience is something you would know better than I would...
Note from asker:
Thanks for the ideas. I'd best leave the 'for dummies' one, I'm not quite sure it would go down very well with the customers! |
4 mins
from bolts to rivets
for starters
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let's get screwed...
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threaded fasteners 'R us
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Note added at 13 mins (2007-10-31 14:15:24 GMT)
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our technologies are riveting
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Note added at 20 mins (2007-10-31 14:22:39 GMT)
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nuts and bolts technologies
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Note added at 5 mins (2007-10-31 14:07:39 GMT)
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let's get screwed...
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Note added at 8 mins (2007-10-31 14:10:20 GMT)
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threaded fasteners 'R us
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Note added at 13 mins (2007-10-31 14:15:24 GMT)
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our technologies are riveting
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Note added at 20 mins (2007-10-31 14:22:39 GMT)
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nuts and bolts technologies
Note from asker:
Thanks for the ideas. I can' t really use anything about rivets, as they are not threaded fasteners. |
16 mins
screws, bolts and beyond
Maybe?
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Note added at 49 mins (2007-10-31 14:51:38 GMT)
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Getting down to nuts and bolts
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Note added at 49 mins (2007-10-31 14:51:38 GMT)
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Getting down to nuts and bolts
1 hr
A World of Fasten-ating Technology
You knew this one was coming... ;-)
Note from asker:
LOL, I hadn't seen that one coming actually. |
1 hr
Fix it - properly!
Possibly to much marketing here, but something along this line might do. I also like Schnell's "screws, bolts and beyond", though.
Note from asker:
I think Paul's probably right. The emphasis is very much on choosing the right bolt for the right product, I see what you mean though - something like 'properly connected' perhaps? |
Peer comment(s):
neutral |
Paul Cohen
: In English, "fix it" implies that something is broken. I doubt that the manufacturer wants to convey that message.
15 mins
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Sorry, got that wrong, of course. If it ain't broke, ... Thanks for the correction.
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5632 days
https://eshop-sk.boellhoff.com/out/media/pdf/handbuch/the_manual_of_fastening__8100_en.pdf
The 8th edition of this Boellhoff manual is coming out soon.
Reference:
https://eshop-sk.boellhoff.com/out/media/pdf/handbuch/the_manual_of_fastening__8100_en.pdf
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