Materials Fabrication Techniques

A metal fabrication process where rough material is shaped into a final product.

Metal fabrication process where metal is heated above its recrystallization temperature, making it more pliable for shaping.

Metal fabrication process where metal is worked below its recrystallization temperature, leading to work hardening.

A metal fabrication process where a heated metal is hammered or pressed between dies to form a desired shape.

A metal fabrication process where metal is pressed between rollers to form a desired shape, such as sheets, plates, or beams.

A metal fabrication process where a metal is pushed through a die to create a desired shape, such as rods or tubes.

A metal fabrication process where molten metal is poured into a mold to solidify into a desired shape.

Metal fabrication processes used to permanently join different metal components.

A type of casting where a sand mold is used to create the desired shape. This method is suitable for large parts.

A type of casting where a mold of plaster of paris is used to create intricate shapes. This method is suitable for low volume production of complex shapes.

A casting method where molten metal is poured into a mold made of steel or other material. This method is used for high volume production of parts with simple shapes.

A casting method used for creating continuous slabs of metals by pouring molten metal onto a cooled surface.

A process where metal powder is compacted and heated to form a desired shape. This method is used for materials with low ductility.

A process where two or more pieces of metal are joined together by melting filler metal between them. This method is used when one large part is impractical.

The area of metal directly surrounding the weld that is affected by the heat of the welding process.

A process used to create glass objects by pressing a gob of molten glass into a mold.

In glass pressing, a gob of molten glass is placed into a mold.

In glass forming, pressing a gob of molten glass into a mold is called a pressing operation.

A process used to create glass objects by blowing air into a molten glass parison.

In glass blowing, a hollow, partially formed glass object is called a parison.

A process used to create glass objects by drawing a hot glass fiber through a die.

A heat treatment process used to remove internal stress in glass, preventing cracking.

A heat treatment process that puts the surface of glass in compression, making it more resistant to scratches and cracks.

A ceramic fabrication method where particles are mixed with water to create a slurry, which is then poured into a mold.

A method of forming ceramic components by pressing a mixture of powders into a mold.

A ceramic fabrication method that involves mixing a dry powder with a liquid binder and then shaping the mixture into a desired form.

The process of heating a ceramic component to a high temperature to enhance its strength and density.

A ceramic fabrication method that involves heating a ceramic component to a high temperature to bind the particles together.

A ceramic fabrication method using a mixture of clay and water extruded through a die.

A ceramic fabrication method where a mold is filled with a slurry, which then solidifies and forms a ceramic part.

A ceramic fabrication method where ceramic powders are mixed with a binder and then pressed into a mold.

A type of powder pressing where pressure is applied in a single direction. For example, a block of ceramic could be formed by pressing a powder in a mold.

A type of powder pressing where pressure is applied equally in all directions by a fluid, typically used for more complex shapes.

A powder compression method where pressure and high heat are applied simultaneously, resulting in faster sintering and denser parts.

A process where a thin, flexible sheet of ceramic material is made for applications like integrated circuits and capacitors. A ceramic slurry with an organic solvent is cast onto a substrate.

A type of ceramic material that is commonly used as a binder in concrete and other construction materials. Portland cement is made by combining clay and lime-bearing materials and heating them to a high temperature.

A type of plastic that can be repeatedly melted and solidified without significant degradation. They are often used for molding and forming into various shapes.

A manufacturing process where thermoplastic material is heated and forced into a mold to create a solid shape.

A method of shaping plastic containers by inflating a tube of softened plastic inside a mold.

Thermosetting plastics, once solidified, cannot be remelted or reshaped.

A machine that uses a screw to melt and move thermoplastic material.

The process of solidifying a molten plastic material.