Residual stress

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000327",
  "term": "Residual stress",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "Internal stresses that remain within a material after it has been processed and all external forces have been removed. In additive manufacturing, these stresses often arise from non-uniform heating and cooling cycles during layer deposition, leading to part distortion or cracking. Managing residual stress is a key challenge in producing high-quality metal and polymer parts.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/residual-stress/"
}