Aluminum

Aluminum

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coloring

Metals; Aluminum

A finishing process, or combination of processes, which alters the appearance of an aluminum surface via coating, chemical, and/or mechanical operations.

cold working

Metals; Aluminum

Plastic deformation of metal at such temperature and rate that strain-hardening occurs.

coefficient of thermal expansion

Metals; Aluminum

The relative rate at which a substance expands on heating, compared to a standard rate.

(1) A jamming of the mill by aluminum product while being rolled. (2) A piece of aluminum which for any reason has become so bent or twisted that it must be withdrawn from the rolling operation and ...

cleanout plate

Metals; Aluminum

Is similar to a cleanout block except that it is made from 2 or 3/4 inch mild steel plate.

cleanout block

Metals; Aluminum

A circular tool or block used for scraping the aluminum skull from the container liner's inside wall. The cleanout block diameter is greater than that of a dummy block and is sometimes called a ...

cladding

Metals; Aluminum

A protective layer of pure aluminum or appropriate alloy to increase corrosion resistance and/or to allow for brazing, applied to the surface of aluminum.