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work hardening in German

work hardening in German is Kaltumformung, Kaltumformen.

work hardening in German

Kaltumformung
noun
(metallurgy) The repeated plastic deformation of a material, causing a permanent distortion of its crystal structure, and an increase in its strength and hardness; the resultant hardness increase itself. (It can be either desirable or undesirable depending on the aims and circumstances in a metalworking task.)
Kaltumformen
noun
(metallurgy) The repeated plastic deformation of a material, causing a permanent distortion of its crystal structure, and an increase in its strength and hardness; the resultant hardness increase itself. (It can be either desirable or undesirable depending on the aims and circumstances in a metalworking task.)
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What is "work hardening" in German?

"work hardening" in German is Kaltumformung, Kaltumformen.

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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "work hardening": Kaltumformung, Kaltumformen.

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