This article is a list of terms commonly used in the practice of metalworking – the science, art, industry, and craft of shaping metal.
Processes
editThe following is a categorical list of metalworking processes: operations, procedures, techniques, and other actions performed that pertain to or consist of metalworking.
Casting
editCasting is the process of creating objects by filling a mold with molten metal and allowing it to cool.
- Centrifugal
- Continuous
- Die
- Evaporative-pattern
- Investment
- in art: Lost-wax
- Permanent mold
- Plaster mold
- Sand
- Semi-solid metal
- Shaw process
- Shell molding
- Spin
- Related terms
Forming
editForming is the process of reshaping metal without adding or removing material.
Cutting
editCutting is the process of reshaping metal by removing material.
Joining
editJoining is the process of creating metal objects by combining pieces of material.
Finishing
editFinishing covers all processes that affect the properties or performance of an object without affecting its form or structure.
Welding and soldering
editTools
editPhysical properties
editMetal dust
editEffects on humans
editEffects
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Mitigations
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Steel
edit- Grade of hardware
- Steel abbreviations
- Alloy steel
- Carbon steel
- High-speed steel
- Tool steel
- Stainless steel
- Pickling
- Smooth clean surface
Machine tool parts
editMachine tool accessories
editOther
edit- Draw
- Hand scrape (flatness)
- Pitch
- Rivet
- Blue brittleness
- Etching