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lubricant

Metals; Aluminum

Any of a number of liquids or semi-solids such as oil, kerosene, grease, lard, fat, soap, tallow and wax used on metal to reduce friction and binding during extruding or forming operations.

lube, low

Metals; Aluminum

Failure of the lubricant to meet the agreed upon minimum limit measured in weight per unit area.

high lube

Metals; Aluminum

Lubricant limit exceeds the maximum agreed upon limit measured in weight per unit area.

inspection lot

Metals; Aluminum

(1) For non-heat treated tempers, an identifiable quantity of material of the same mill form, alloy, temper, section and size submitted for inspection at one time. (2) For heat treated tempers, an ...

crosshatch

Metals; Aluminum

Test to demonstrate adhesion characteristics of a paint or powder coated surface, performed by scribing a crosshatch pattern at specified intervals.

cure

Metals; Aluminum

The process of converting a liquid paint to a solid, durable film, usually accomplished by the action of heat and catalysts.

crease

Metals; Aluminum

A sharp deviation from flat in the sheet which is transferred from processing equipment subsequent to the roll bite.

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