| Body-Centered | (english) Having the equivalent lattice points at the corners of the unit cell, and at its center; sometimes called centered, or space-centered. |
| Boiler | (english) A closed vessel in which water, is transformed into steam at a given pressure and temperature under controlled conditions. |
| Bolster (die block) | (english) A “tool” or reinforcing part which supports the backer-which, in turn, supports an extruding die against the pressure of extrusion. |
| BOLT KIT | (english) A set of bolts or screws that ore selected to suit a particular application, i.e. pre-selected length, threads and strength to match the mounted component. |
| Bonderized Coating | (english) A thin film of phosphate pretreatment applied to a steel surface (bare or zinc coated) to enhance paintability. |
| Bonderizing | (english) The coating of steel with a film composed largely of zinc phosphate in order to develop a better bonding surface for paint or lacquer. |
| Boring Tool | (english) A cutting tool in which the tool bit,the boring bar and in some cases the tool holder are incorporated. |
| Boron (chemical symbol B) | (english) Element N. 5 of the periodic system. Atomic weight 10.82. It is gray in color, ignites at about 1112 (degrees) F. and burns with a brilliant green flame, but its melting point in a non-oxidizing atmosphere is about 4000 (degrees) F. Boron is used in steel in minute quantities for one purpose only- to increase the hardenability as in case hardening and to increase strength and hardness penetration. |
| Boron Steels | (english) The addition of boron in the range 0.0005-0.005% to certain steels increases the hardenability. A range of boron steels is now listed in the current BS 970 and are widely used for the production of cold headed fastenings. |
| Boss | (english) A projection or an enlarged section of a casting through which a hole may be machine. |