I would say: space where you can put the thread (lead?).
I hope this will help.

Sincerely,

Sabine
At 09:40 AM 8/11/99 -0300, you wrote:
>
>Technetters
>A question for the Euro-Technetters, or perhaps French Canadian...  I'm
>looking at some drawings for an RFQ, the design is French.
>Most of it is not a problem, but there is one component that is identified
>with a part number, and a designation of "plage d'accueil pour fil".  The
>drawing does not help identify this part.
>
>My not so trusty french-engligh dictionary tells me this means something
>like "welcome beach" but that's obviously not much help.  Can anyone clarify
>what this phrase means in this context?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Graham Collins
>Process Engineer,
>Litton Systems Canada, Atlantic Facility
>(902) 873-2000 ext 6215
>
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