Glossary
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Many information can be found in aluminum-manual, which is being completely revised and will soon be available. In the meantime, please use our glossary for useful word explanations.
- Quarto rolling mill
Rolling mill with four rollers arranged one above the other; plates and strips are formed by the internal rolls (work rolls), while the outer rolls (strippers) while the external (backing rolls) are used to support and stabilize the work rolls.
- Quenching
Fast temperature decrease of workpieces to “freeze” certain microstructure states; through water, water spray, oil, air flow; second process step in the hardening process.