Restrictor bumps

Sudden, violent expulsion of coal from one or more pillars, accompanied by loud reports and earth tremors. Bumps occur in coal mines where a strong, thick, massive sandstone roof ...

screw boss

Metals; Aluminum

The part of the die or mandrel bearing used to make screw holes in the extrusion.

backer (back-up plate)

Metals; Aluminum

A tool , or reinforcing part, which presses against the outer surface of an extrusion die, supporting it against the pressure of the extruding metal. The backer has an opening ...

back taper (relief)

Metals; Aluminum

Cut-away portion of die beginning at breakaway point to the die exit either angled or undercut (stepped back) for back clearance.

bake

Metals; Aluminum

The curing of paint at an elevated temperature for a specific period of time, allowing the paint to become hard and dry.

bar

Metals; Aluminum

A solid extrusion that is long in relation to cross section, which is square or rectangular (excluding plate or flattened wire) with sharp or rounded corners or edges or is a ...

bauxite

Metals; Aluminum

One of the ores from which alumina is extracted and from which aluminum is eventually smelted. Bauxite usually contains at least 45 percent aluminum oxide (alumina), and the best ...

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Nissan Esflow

Nissan's latest battery-powered concept sports vehicle that is able to accelerate from to 60 mph in 4 seconds. Reminiscent of Nissan's iconic 370Z, ...