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The repeated plastic deformation of a material, causing a permanent distortion of its crystal structure, and an increase in its strengthSyn: strain hardening
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Work hardening — Work hardening, also known as strain hardening or cold working, is the strengthening of a metal by plastic deformation. This strengthening occurs because of dislocation movements within the crystal structure of the material.[1] Any material with… … Wikipedia
work-hardening — workˈ hardening noun • • • Main Entry: ↑work … Useful english dictionary
work hardening — increase dislocation density in metals through straining a material with an applied stress; degree of hardening may be manipulated through recovery and recrystallization … Mechanics glossary
work-hardening — /ˈwɜk hadnɪŋ/ (say werk hahdning) noun → strain hardening …
work-hardening — noun Metallurgy toughen (a metal) as a result of cold working. → work harden … English new terms dictionary
work hardening — ▪ metallurgy in metallurgy, increase in hardness of a metal induced, deliberately or accidentally, by hammering, rolling, drawing, or other physical processes. Although the first few deformations imposed on metal by such treatment weaken it … Universalium
work hardening — Смотри Нагартовка … Энциклопедический словарь по металлургии
work hardening — Смотри Наклеп … Энциклопедический словарь по металлургии
work hardening value — Смотри показатель деформационного упрочнения … Энциклопедический словарь по металлургии
Work aversion — Work aversion, Workplace aversion, or Employment aversion is a psychological behavior, often part of an anxiety disorder, in which the subject intentionally refuses to be gainfully employed at all, or works far less than is necessary in order to… … Wikipedia
