Glossary of Metal Stamping Terms

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• Laser Cutting: A method using focused laser beams to precisely cut materials.
• Bending: The process of deforming metal into specific angles or curves.
• Stamping: Shaping metal sheets using dies and presses for desired forms.
• Welding: Joining metal parts by melting them together to create a strong bond.
• Deep Drawing: Forming process creating deep, hollow shapes from sheet metal.
• Surface Treatment: Processes that enhance a metal’s surface properties, like corrosion resistance.
• Machining: Removing material from a workpiece to achieve specific dimensions.
• Milling: A machining process using rotating cutters to shape a material.
• Turning: Rotating a workpiece against a cutting tool to create cylindrical shapes.
• Grinding: An abrasive process that smooths a material or achieves precise dimensions.
• Electroplating: Coating a metal with another metal using an electric current for improved properties.
• Anodizing: An electrochemical process increasing corrosion resistance, especially on aluminum.
• Forging: Shaping metal using compressive forces, enhancing its strength and durability.
• Casting: Pouring molten metal into a mold to form a specific shape as it cools.
• Heat Treatment: Altering a material’s physical properties through controlled heating and cooling.
• Brazing: Joining metals using a filler that melts above 450°C, without melting base metals.
• Soldering: Similar to brazing but uses a lower melting point filler material for joining metals.
• Sheet Metal: Flat pieces of metal used extensively in manufacturing processes.
• Alloy: A mixture of metals to enhance properties like strength or resistance.
• Tensile Strength: The maximum stress a material can withstand while being stretched.
• Ductility: A material’s ability to deform under tensile stress without breaking.
• Fatigue: Weakening of a material due to repeated stress cycles, leading to failure.
• Elongation: The extent to which a material can be stretched before breaking.
• Oxidation: A chemical reaction where metals react with oxygen, leading to rust.
• Flux: A cleaning agent used in welding and soldering to promote fusion.
• Machinability: The ease with which a material can be machined to specifications.
• Jig: A device that holds a workpiece in place during machining operations.
• Fixture: A tool that secures and supports a workpiece during manufacturing.
• Tolerance: The allowable variation in a physical dimension of a part.
• CAD (Computer-Aided Design): Software for creating precise technical drawings and designs.
• CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing): Software that automates manufacturing processes using machinery.
• Prototype: An initial model of a product used for testing and design refinement.
• Quality Control: Procedures ensuring products meet specified quality standards.
• Surface Finish: The texture and smoothness of a material’s surface affecting performance.
• Weld Penetration: The depth a weld metal penetrates the base material during welding.
• Gage: A measurement tool for determining the thickness of sheet metal.
• Burr: A rough edge left on a workpiece after cutting or machining.
• Corrosion Resistance: A material’s ability to withstand degradation from chemical reactions.
• Interpass Temperature: The temperature of base material between welding passes.
• Bead: A deposit of weld material formed during the welding process.
• Mill Finish: The initial finish of a metal product as it comes from the mill.
• Hot Working: Metal forming processes performed at elevated temperatures to reduce strength.
• Cold Working: Forming processes done at room temperature to increase material strength.
• Draw Die: A tool used in processes like deep drawing to shape metal.
• Tooling: Creating tools and equipment for manufacturing operations.
• Yield Strength: The stress at which a material begins to deform permanently.
• Seam Welding: Joining two metal pieces along a seam using electric current.
• Continuous Casting: A method of solidifying molten metal into a continuous shape.
• Dye Penetrant Testing: A non-destructive method for detecting surface defects.
• X-ray Inspection: Using X-rays to identify internal flaws in a material.
• Rolling: A metalworking process where metal is passed through rollers to reduce thickness.
• Vibration Testing: Evaluating material performance under vibrational forces.
• Blanking: Cutting flat shapes from sheet metal for further processing.
• Cutting Fluid: A liquid used to cool and lubricate cutting tools during machining.
• Tapping: Creating internal threads in a hole using a cutting tool.
• Chamfering: Creating a beveled edge on a workpiece to prevent chipping.
• Coating: Applying a layer of material to enhance protection or aesthetics.
• Riveting: Joining two or more pieces of metal using metal pins called rivets.
• Profiling: Shaping a material to a specific contour or profile.
• Heat Exchanger: A device that transfers heat between two or more fluids, often made from metals.
• Cladding: Bonding a thin layer of one metal to the surface of another for protection or aesthetics.
• Honing: A finishing process using abrasive stones to improve surface finish and dimensions.
• Press Brake: A machine used for bending sheet metal accurately.
• Induction Heating: A method of heating metals through electromagnetic induction for processes like welding.
• Pultrusion: A continuous process for manufacturing composite materials with a constant cross-section.
• Sintering: A process of compacting and forming a solid mass of material using heat without melting.
• Lamination: Bonding multiple layers of material together to improve strength or reduce weight.
• Shearing: Cutting metal sheets into desired shapes without forming chips.
• Plasma Cutting: A process that uses a plasma torch to cut through electrically conductive materials.
• Laser Engraving: Using lasers to etch designs or markings onto a material’s surface.
• Thermal Spray Coating: Applying a coating by heating a material and spraying it onto a surface.
• Computer Numerical Control (CNC): Automated control of machining tools via a computer.
• Swaging: A process that shapes metal by reducing its diameter through dies.
• Sheet Metal Forming: Processes that shape sheet metal into desired forms.
• Bending Brake: A tool used to bend sheet metal at precise angles.
• Vacuum Forming: A process of shaping plastic sheets using heat and vacuum pressure.
• Sawing: Cutting materials using a saw blade for various applications.
• Tensile Testing: Measuring a material’s strength and ductility by stretching a sample until it breaks.
• Pressure Testing: A method of checking for leaks or weaknesses in a vessel under pressure.
• Reaming: Enlarging or finishing a hole to precise dimensions.
• Notching: Making a cut or groove in a material to create a specific shape or joint.
• Electrode: A conductor through which electric current enters or leaves a medium during welding.
• Fabrication: The process of constructing products from raw materials through cutting, bending, and assembling.
• V-Block: A tool used for holding round workpieces during machining.