Technical term for mechanical interference or jamming, especially in engineering contexts where parts fit too tightly or obstruct each other.
If the interference of the parts is too large, interference occurs during assembly.
The designer needs to calculate the appropriate interference.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; may be easier for learners.
A compound of 締め, “tightening,” and 代, “allowance or margin,” denoting the dimensional allowance that produces an interference fit.