Aluminum

Aluminum

Industry: Metals

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Polishing

Metals; Aluminum

Smoothing a metal surface, usually by rubbing with fine abrasives. A mechanical finishing operation for the purpose of producing a gloss or lustre on the surface of a product.

A chain-like compound of high molecular weight formed by the linkage of simple molecules (monomers) under suitable conditions. When two or more different monomers are involved, the product is called ...

Plasticity

Metals; Aluminum

The ability of a material to be deformed extensively without rupture.

Drawn pipe

Metals; Aluminum

Pipe brought to the final dimensions by drawing through a die.

Structural pipe

Metals; Aluminum

Pipe, brought to final dimensions by extruding through a bridge-type die or by similar methods at the option of the producer. These are typically used for structural, nonpressure applications.