| Acid Embrittlement |
(English) Embrittlement during pickling due to absorption of hydrogen. |
| A Coatings |
(English) Coatings on hot-dipped galvanized steels processed to convert the coating completely to zinc-iron alloys; dull gray in appearance, have no spangle, and after proper preparation, are well suited for painting.
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| A Elevation |
(English) The top level of the boiler firebox where four oil guns are located. The oil guns are used to produce steam and maintain pressure while the boiler is on oil fire. |
| 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 |
