Cockle
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006868
A defect in a metal sheet or plate characterized by a localized bulge or wrinkle. This imperfection typically arises during the rolling or annealing process due to uneven cooling or internal stresses within the material. Cockles can compromise the structural integrity and aesthetic quality of the finished product, requiring rework or rejection.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006868 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Schörl; Spanish: chorlo; French: schorl |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-006868",
"term": "Cockle",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A defect in a metal sheet or plate characterized by a localized bulge or wrinkle. This imperfection typically arises during the rolling or annealing process due to uneven cooling or internal stresses within the material. Cockles can compromise the structural integrity and aesthetic quality of the finished product, requiring rework or rejection.",
"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Schörl",
"es": "chorlo",
"fr": "schorl"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/cockle/"
}
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