Ronddeel
Ronddeel is a Dutch term used in engineering, metalworking, and related fields to denote a piece with a circular cross-section. It describes a cylindrical or near-cylindrical workpiece, whether raw stock or a semi-finished component, intended for further processing or as a finished cylindrical part in an assembly. The concept is general and varies by sector, but typically includes items such as rods, shafts, pins, dowels, and sleeves made from metal, wood, or plastic.
Dimensions are specified by diameter and length. In practice, ronddelen are often referred to by more specific
Manufacturing and finishing: Ronddelen are produced by turning or extrusion for metals, with possible secondary operations
Applications: They function as structural and moving components in machinery, such as shafts, pins, spacers, or
See also: Related terms include rondstaaf (round bar) and rondstuk (round piece).