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phosphating
The process of forming an adherent phosphate coating on a metal by immersion in a suitable aqueous phosphate solution. This operation is performed at the mill to improve metal formability.
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weld pass
A single progression of welding or surfacing along a joint or substrate. The result of a pass is a weld bead.
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dial caliper
A precision measuring device with parallel jaws or legs, with a shape similar to a clock face. The device is used to measure linear dimensions, thickness, or diameter.
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drive side
The location of the drive motors, pulleys, and gear reducers on the side of the tube mill, opposite where the operator will work.
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forge welding
A solid-state welding process that joins two pieces of metal by applying heat and pressure. The process is autogenous (it doesn’t use filler metal). In blacksmith work, the pressure is delivered by a [..]
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haz
Heat-affected zone. The portion of the base metal which has not been melted but whose mechanical properties or microstructure has been altered by the heat of welding or cutting.
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hot-dip galvanizing
Passing a steel strip through a molten zinc bath for the purpose of protecting the surface from corrosion.
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n-value
The work-hardening exponent of sheet steel which indicates how much the material strengthens when the material is deformed.
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nominal
The theoretical or stated value of the OD, ID, or wall dimension as specified by the customer. Usually refers to pipe sizes up to and including 12-inch IPS.
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nominal od
Usually refers to referenced pipe sizes, not actual OD.
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