division

CONT: La division de la pâte se fait [...] avec des pistons qui aspirent la pâte et la refoulent dans de petites chambres mesureuses; [...]

CONT: Dividing, or scaling as the operation is also commonly called, is the first step in the make-up process and has for its aim the dividing of the fermented bulk dough into individual pieces of pre-determined uniform weight and size. ... the divided dough pieces ... are scaled on a volumetric rather than a weight basis ...