The deterioration of a material by chemical or electro-chemical interaction with its environment. Corrosion can take on many forms depending on the type of material which is corroded, the stresses the material is subjected to in service while corrosion is occurring, and the environment to which the material is exposed. Examples of the various types [...]
A simple formability test in which a strip of metal is bent over a mandrel of specified radius. The bend is then examined for cracks or tears. If present, these cracks or tears indicate a failure if they are greater than a specified length. Bend testing is performed on plate or sheet metal which is [...]
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