Cold working

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001232",
  "term": "Cold working",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The plastic deformation of a metal below its recrystallization temperature, which increases its strength and hardness. This process introduces dislocations into the crystal structure, hindering their movement and making the material more resistant to further deformation. Cold working is performed through methods such as rolling, drawing, or forging, and it can increase tensile strength by 20% to 50% depending on the material and degree of deformation.",
  "subject": "Metallurgy",
  "see_also": [
    "cold roll",
    "cold rolling",
    "cold work",
    "work hardening"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kaltumformung",
    "es": "trabajo en frío",
    "fr": "écrouissage"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/cold-working/"
}