Outline of metalworking
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This article is a list of terms commonly used in the practice of metalworking – the science, art, industry, and craft of shaping metal.
Processes
[edit ]The following is a categorical list of metalworking processes: operations, procedures, techniques, and other actions performed that pertain to or consist of metalworking.
Casting
[edit ]Main article: Casting
Casting is the process of creating objects by filling a mold with molten metal and allowing it to cool.
- Centrifugal
- Continuous
- Die
- Evaporative-pattern
- Investment
- in art: Lost-wax
- Permanent mold
- Plaster mold
- Sand
- Semi-solid metal
- Shaw process
- Shell molding
- Spin
Related terms
[edit ]Forming
[edit ]Main article: Forming (metalworking)
Forming is the process of reshaping metal without adding or removing material.
Cutting
[edit ]Main article: Cutting (metalworking)
See also: Cutting force (machining)
Joining
[edit ]Main article: Joining (metalworking)
Joining is the process of creating metal objects by combining pieces of material.
Finishing
[edit ]Finishing covers all processes that affect the properties or performance of an object without affecting its form or structure.
Welding and soldering
[edit ]Main article: List of welding processes
Tools
[edit ]Physical properties
[edit ]Metal dust
[edit ]Effects on humans
[edit ]Effects
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Mitigations
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Steel
[edit ]- Grade of hardware
- Steel abbreviations
- Alloy steel
- Carbon steel
- High-speed steel
- Tool steel
- Stainless steel
- Pickling
- Smooth clean surface
Machine tool parts
[edit ]Machine tool accessories
[edit ]Other
[edit ]- Draw
- Hand scrape (flatness)
- Pitch
- Rivet
- Blue brittleness
- Etching
Safety
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