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work hardening

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work hardening [′wərk ¦härd·ən·iŋ]
(metallurgy)
Increased hardness accompanying plastic deformation of a metal below the recrystallization temperature range.


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The microhardness of the as-sprayed Ti coating was slightly higher compared to pure Ti bulk, owing to the work hardening effect during deposition.
Most commonly seen when rough machining work hardening materials such as stainless steels and high-temp alloys.
 
 
 
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