Outline of metalworking
This article is a list of terms commonly used in the practice of metalworking – the science, art, industry, and craft of shaping metal.
Processes[edit]
The following is a categorical list of metalworking processes: operations, procedures, techniques, and other actions performed that pertain to or consist of metalworking.
Casting[edit]
Casting is the process of creating objects by filling a mold with molten metal and allowing it to cool.
- Centrifugal
- Continuous
- Die
- Evaporative-pattern
- Investment
- in art: Lost-wax
- Permanent mold
- Plaster mold
- Sand
- Semi-solid metal
- Shaw process
- Shell molding
- Spin
- Related terms
Forming[edit]
Forming is the process of reshaping metal without adding or removing material.
Cutting[edit]
Cutting is the process of reshaping metal by removing material.
Joining[edit]
Joining is the process of creating metal objects by combining pieces of material.
Finishing[edit]
Finishing covers all processes that affect the properties or performance of an object without affecting its form or structure.
Welding and soldering[edit]
Tools[edit]
- Anvil
- Forge
- Arbor press
- Drill Press
- Lathe
- Milling machine
- Shaper
- Guillotine
- Bender
- Grinding machine
- Band saw
Physical properties[edit]
- Ductility
- Malleability
- Hardness
- Hardenability
- Work hardening
- Case hardening
- Brittle fracture
- Grain size
- Grain orientation
- Crystal twinning
Steel[edit]
- Grade of hardware
- Steel abbreviations
- Alloy steel
- Carbon steel
- High-speed steel
- Tool steel
- Stainless steel
- Pickling
- Smooth clean surface
Machine tool parts[edit]
Machine tool accessories[edit]
Other[edit]
- Draw
- Hand scrape (flatness)
- Pitch
- Rivet
- Blue brittleness
- Etching