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Aeronautics
The branch of science that deals with flight aerodynamics and with the operation of all types of aircraft.
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cold drawing
Aviation; Aeronautics
A method of reducing the diameter of a wire or tube by drawing it through a series of progressively smaller dies without the wire or tube being heated.
catalytic cracking
Aviation; Aeronautics
A method of refining petroleum products. In catalytic cracking, a catalyst is used to change high-boiling-point hydrocarbons into low-boiling-point hydrocarbons.
honing
Aviation; Aeronautics
A method of removing a very small amount of material from a metal surface by abrading the surface with a fine stone. Honing is used to produce a smooth finish on a surface, or to produce a sharp edge ...
abrasive blasting
Aviation; Aeronautics
A method of removing carbon and other contaminants from machine parts. In abrasive blasting, the parts are sprayed with a high-velocity blast of air containing fine particles of abrasive material ...
vapor degreasing
Aviation; Aeronautics
A method of removing grease and oil from a metal part by spraying it with hot vapors of a solvent such as trichlorethylene.
plastic media blasting (PMB)
Aviation; Aeronautics
A method of removing paint from an aircraft surface by dry-blasting it with tiny plastic beads.
color tempering
Aviation; Aeronautics
A method of removing some of the brittleness from a piece of steel being heat-treated. The steel part is heated red-hot and quenched in water, oil, or brine. A portion is then polished bright, and ...
