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Electrolytic brightening

Metals; Metallurgy

An anodic treatment. A cleaning, polishing, or oxidising treatment in which the specimen or work is made the anode in a suitable electrolyte; an inert metal is used as cathode and a potential is ...

Electocleaning

Metals; Metallurgy

An anodic treatment. A cleaning, polishing, or oxidising treatment in which the specimen or work is made the anode in a suitable electrolyte; an inert metal is used as cathode and a potential is ...

Extra hard temper

Metals; Metallurgy

In brass mill terminology, Extra Hard is six B&S numbers hard or 50. 15% reduction from the previous annealing or soft stage.

Extra spring temper

Metals; Metallurgy

In brass mill terminology. Extra Spring is ten numbers hard or 68. 55% reduction in thickness from the previous annealing or soft stage.

Extrusion

Metals; Metallurgy

Shaping metal into a chosen continuous form by forcing it through a die of appropriate shape.

Edge filing

Metals; Metallurgy

A method whereby the raw or slit edges of strip metal are passed or drawn one or more times against a series of files, mounted at various angles. This method may be used for deburring only or filing ...

Edge strain or edge breaks

Metals; Metallurgy

Creases extending in from the edge of the temper rolled sheet.

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