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Record 1 1993-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Casting and Patternmaking (Metal Processing)
DEF

Contraction where the shape will not permit a casting to contract in certain regions in keeping with the coefficient of expansion.

DEF

Thermal contraction of a casting that is hindered locally due to the particular geometry.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moulage et modelage des métaux
CONT

Si la dilatation et le raccourcissement sont empêchés, après refoulement de la pièce à l'échauffement, celle-ci ne peut se raccourcir librement au refroidissement. Elle n'est que très légèrement raccourcie, mais elle est le siège de contraintes résiduelles de traction : c'est le retrait empêché.

Spanish

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