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Materials science
The the study of matter and their applications in various areas of science and engineering.
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flux
Metals; Metallurgy
(1) In refining, a material used to remove undesirable substances as a molten mixture. It may also be used as a protective covering for molten metal. (2) In welding, a material ...
fluting
Metals; Metallurgy
Kinking or breakage due to curving of metal strip on a radius so small, with relation to thickness, as to stretch the outer surface above its elastic limit. Not to be confused ...
flow lines
Metals; Metallurgy
Always visible to a greater or less degree when a longitudinal section has been subjected to Macro etching, indicating the direction of working or rolling.
flat latch needle steel
Metals; Metallurgy
Supplied cold rolled and annealed. Carbon content. 85. Supplied both in coil and flat length. Used to make flat latch needles which are used in the manufacture of knitted goods.
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