Outline of metalworking
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]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
Forming
[edit]Forming is the process of reshaping metal without adding or removing material.
Cutting
[edit]Cutting is the process of reshaping metal by removing material.
Joining
[edit]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]Tools
[edit]- Power tool
- Machine tools
- Anvil
- Forge
- Arbor press
- Drill Press
- Lathe
- Milling machine
- Shaper
- Guillotine
- Bender
- Grinding machine
- Band saw
Physical properties
[edit]- Ductility
- Malleability
- Hardness
- Hardenability
- Work hardening
- Case hardening
- Brittle fracture
- Grain size
- Grain orientation
- Crystal twinning
Metal dust
[edit]- Metal dust
- Metal swarf
- Shavings
- Filings
- Fines (metal working)
- Scrap
- Grindings
- Turnings
- Dross
- Chips
- Metal powder
- Sparks
Effects on human
[edit]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