Aluminum

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Buffing

Metals; Aluminum

A mechanical finishing operation in which fine abrasives are applied to a metal surface by rotating fabric wheels for the purpose of developing a lustrous finish.

An area of inactive metal that generally remains dormant and stagnant throughout the extrusion process. These zones are inherent to the process and are normally found inside the mandrel of a hollow ...

Curl

Metals; Aluminum

An undesirable condition caused by uneven rates of absorption or evaporation of moisture, uneven rates of contraction or expansion, or internal stresses in the material. Curl is most prevalent in ...

Crosshatch

Metals; Aluminum

Test to demonstrate adhesion characteristics of a paint or powder coated surface, performed by scribing a crosshatch pattern at specified intervals.

Cure

Metals; Aluminum

The process of converting a liquid paint to a solid, durable film, usually accomplished by the action of heat and catalysts.

Crease

Metals; Aluminum

A sharp deviation from flat in the sheet which is transferred from processing equipment subsequent to the roll bite.

Cryogenic

Metals; Aluminum

Pertaining to very low temperatures. aluminium gains strength as temperature is reduced, making it an appropriate material for cryogenic applications.