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hard iron

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hard iron [′härd ¦ī·ərn]
(metallurgy)
Iron or steel which is not readily magnetized by induction, but which retains a high percentage of the magnetism acquired.


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It provides excellent wear and thermal shock resistance in machining high-strength alloys, hardened steels, hard irons, and plasma spray materials.
In many cases, brain will meet brawn; software and technology will replace hard iron and hard labor.
 
 
 
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