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Cold Work

Permanent strain produced by an external force in a metal below its recrystallization temperature. Cold working strengthens metal by changing its shape without resorting to the use of heat. The resulting metal product gains improved tensile strength and hardness, but experiences a decrease in ductility.

 

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