Hat

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002745",
  "term": "Hat",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A component in metal forming, specifically a channel section with a U-shaped profile and two outward-facing horizontal flanges at the top, resembling a top hat in cross-section. This shape provides high structural stiffness and strength, particularly against bending, making it suitable for use as a stiffener or reinforcement member in automotive frames, aircraft fuselages, and construction. Hat sections are formed from sheet metal through roll forming or press braking.",
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Hut",
    "es": "sombrero",
    "fr": "chapeau"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/hat/"
}