Ausforming

/ˈaʊsˌfɔːrmɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The industrial process of heating and shaping steel at a specific temperature to improve its strength and flexibility.

Etymology

The continuous form of 'ausform,' describing the ongoing process of applying the heat treatment to steel or metal.

Kelly Says

Ausforming is used to create really tough materials for things like airplane parts and tool blades—engineers use this technique whenever they need metal that won't snap or bend easily under stress!

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