autofrettage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A metal fabrication technique in which a pressure vessel is subjected to enormous pressure, causing internal portions of the part to yield plasticly, resulting in internal compressive residual stresses once the pressure is released.

Word forms

autofrettage

Synonyms

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