cold work
The term 'cold work' is primarily used in metallurgy to describe the plastic deformation of metals at low temperatures, enhancing their strength and hardness.
Definition
C1Metallurgy
(technical, academic)The plastic deformation of a metal below its recrystallization temperature, enhancing its strength and hardness.
Example
- Cold work increases the hardness of the metal but reduces its ductility.
- The sheet metal was subjected to cold work to achieve the desired shape.
C1Materials Science
(technical, academic)Shaping or deforming materials at low temperatures to alter their properties without the application of heat.
Example
- Cold work can result in materials with high dimensional precision and mechanical strength.
- The process of cold work involves significant plastic deformation at room temperature.
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