| Ball Burnishing | (english) A method of obtaining a high luster on small parts by rotating them in a wooden-lined barrel with water, burnishing soap, and stainless steel shot. |
| BALL VALVE | (english) A valve that may be used to divert the flow of fluid in a passage. Most normally configured in a two-way pattern that is either open or closed. |
| Baller Stick | (english) Octagon-shaped wooden stick approximately 5' long. This stick is used in the baller area, to change burr mashers, to start a coil with a large ID, etc. |
| Balling Drum | (english) A rotating drum that is used for adding moisture to the sinter mix in the Blast Furnace. Also, it enhances a balling action where the smaller sized materials adhere to larger materials. |
| Bamboo Grain Structure | (english) A structure in wire or sheet in which the boundaries of the grains tend to be aligned normal to the long axis and to extend completely through the thickness. |
| Band Dispenser | (english) Device that holds that roll of steel banding. |
| Band Saw Steel (Wood) | (english) A hardened tempered bright polished high carbon cold rolled spring steel strip produced especially for use in the manufacture of band saws for sawing wood, non ferrous metals, and plastics. Usually carries some nickel and with a Rockwell value of approximately C40/45. |
| Band Wareroom | (english) A storage area in Strip Steel used for storing hot bands (coil made from slab). |
| Band, Inside | (english) A loose steel frame placed inside a removable flask to reinforce the sand at the parting line after the flask has been removed. |
| Banded Structure | (english) Appearance of a metal showing parallel bands in the direction of rolling or working |