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Glossary – E
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Sa-Sq St-Sy T U V W X Y Z earing The formation of ears or scalloped edges around the top of a drawn shell, resulting from directional differences in the plastic-working properties of rolled metal, with, across,…
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Glossary – D
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Sa-Sq St-Sy T U V W X Y Z damage tolerance (1) A design measure of crack growth rate. Cracks in damage-tolerant designed structures are not permitted to grow to critical size during expected service life. (2)…
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Glossary – B
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Sa-Sq St-Sy T U V W X Y Z Babbitt metal A nonferrous bearing alloy originated by Isaac Babbitt in 1839. Currently, the term includes several tin-base alloys consisting mainly of various amounts of copper, antimony, tin,…
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Glossary – A
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Sa-Sq St-Sy T U V W X Y Z abrasion A process in which hard particles or protuberances are forced against and moved along a solid surface. (2) A roughening or scratching of a surface due to…
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Glossary – C
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Sa-Sq St-Sy T U V W X Y Z cake (1) A copper or copper alloy casting, rectangular in cross section, used for rolling into sheet or strip. (2) A coalesced mass of unpressed metal powder. calcination…
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Glossary Metallurgical Terms (Metals Reference Terms)
Glossary of Metallurgical and Metalworking Terms THIS GLOSSARY contains the definitions of some 3500 technical terms encountered in the metallurgical literature. The list includes terms from: general materials science, physical metallurgy, mechanical metallurgy, extractive metallurgy, melting and casting, forming and forging, powder metallurgy, heat treating, machining and grinding, welding and joining (brazing, soldering, and adhesive…
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Contact VAC AERO
FOR ALL INQUIRIES CANADA – ONTARIO OPERATIONS Ontario Thermal Processing DivisionHeat Treating, Brazing & Engineering Services 1371 Speers Rd., Oakville, Ontario – Canada – L6L 2X5Tel: 905-827-4171 / Fax: 905-825-8303 Ontario Furnace Manufacturing DivisionFurnace Equipment Manufacturing, Maintenance & Rebuild Services 1339 Speers Rd., Oakville, Ontario – Canada – L6L 2X5Tel: 905-827-4171 / Fax: 905-827-8217 CANADA…
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Vacuum Furnace Training
When you purchase VAC AERO furnaces, you are also tapping into decades of heat treating experience and know-how. VAC AERO’s innovative heat treating products and technology come as a result of decades of special vacuum processing. With the help of our experienced training personnel, we continue to offer expert advice, training and support to either…
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Ordering Parts
Genuine Replacement & Spare Parts Our parts department ensures that you receive your parts when they are needed and can expedite your order quickly and in some cases meet emergency shipments within 24 hours. VAC AERO offers a spare parts stocking program with each new furnace sold. Customer service is available by calling (905) 827-4171…
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Process Controls Upgrades
Are you considering an upgrade to your existing vacuum furnace control system, let VAC AERO show you why we think that Honeywell HC 900 Hybrid Controller is one of the most powerful furnace control systems on the market today. Honeywell’s HC 900 is user-friendly and can be retrofitted to any major brand of vacuum furnace….