Glossary of technical terms for the use of metallurgical engineers Terms starting with alphabet ‘L’ Label – It is an informative small document attached to an object. It is a piece of paper, plastic film, cloth, metal, or other material affixed to a product, on which is written or printed information or symbols about the product or item. Laboratory information management …
Read MoreGlossary of technical terms for the use of metallurgical engineers Terms starting with alphabet ‘K’ Kaikaku – It is a critical element within the Lean manufacturing framework representing a profound paradigm shift, embodying the Japanese term for radical change. Distinguished from the incremental nature of continuous improvement, Kaikaku seeks to dismantle and radically overhaul existing …
Read MoreGlossary of technical terms for the use of metallurgical engineers Terms starting with alphabet ‘J’ Jack – It is a mechanical lifting device which is used to apply large forces or lift heavy loads. A mechanical jack uses a screw thread for lifting heavy equipment. A hydraulic jack uses hydraulic power. Jack chain – It is a …
Read MoreGlossary of technical terms for the use of metallurgical engineers Terms starting with alphabet ‘I’ IACS – It means ‘International annealed copper standard’ which is a standard reference used in reporting electrical conductivity. The conductivity of a material, in % IACS, is equal to 1724.1 divided by the electrical resistivity of the material in nsigma·m. …
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