| A Sheet Metal Screw | (english) Sheet metal screws with (a) sharp-pointed ends; and (b) fewer threads per inch than type AB screws; and (c) deeper threads with bettere gripping power than type AB. The industrial Fasteners Institue incorrectly labes type A an “obsolete” thread though it is universally preferred in 18-8 stainless over type AB, especially by the marine industry. |
| A.G.C. Systems | (Automatic Gauge Control) Hydraulic or electric system that supplies the force to the A.G.C. roll force cylinders. |
| AB Srews | (english) Sheet metal screws with pointed ends similar to type-A screws and thread dimensions similar to type-B. Type AB screws are seldom used in stainless. |
| Abrasion 1 | (english) The displacement and/or detachment of metallic particles from a surface as a consequence of being exposed to flowing solids, fluids or gases. The process of rubbing, grinding, or wearing away by friction. |
| Abrasion 2 | (english) The process of rubbing, grinding, or wearing away by friction. |
| Abrasion-Resistant Steels | (english) A family of steel products developed for those applications involved in sliding and/or impact abrasion. |
| Abrasive 1 | (english) Material for grinding, polishing, blasting, either in loose form or bonded to form wheels, bricks, or files, or applied to paper and cloth by glue or resin. Natural abrasives include emery, corundum, garnet, sand, flint, etc. Metallic shot and grit are also used as abrasives in cleaning castings |
| Abrasive 2 | (english) Natural – sandstone,emery,corundum,diamonds, or Artificial – silicon carbide,aluminum oxide – material used for making grinding wheels,andpaper,abrasive and lapping compunds. |
| Abrasive 3 | (english) A substance capable of grinding away another material. |
| Abrasive Wear | (english) The displacement and / or detachment of metallic particles from a surface as a consequence of being exposed to flowing fluids or gases. |