Metalworking terminology

Metalworking terminology

This article is a list of terms commonly used in the practice of metalworking.

Contents

Processes

Casting

Forge work

Heat treating

Welding

Main article: List of welding processes
  • Arc welding
  • MIG welding
  • TIG welding
  • Oxyacetylene welding

Metalworking tools

Physical Properties

Steel

Machine tool parts

Machine tool accessories

Other

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