Planishing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Planishing is a noun meaning (uncountable) A metalworking technique for smoothly finishing a surface.
Meaning
(uncountable) A metalworking technique for smoothly finishing a surface.
More Meanings
- (countable) The action of the verb "to planish".
- present participle and gerund of planish
Example Sentences
Postmechanical operations include: (1) removal of excess weld metal, slag, and weld spatter, (2) rough or finish machining to dimensional requirements of the weldment, and (3) metal conditioning processes such as peening or roll planishing to reduce cracking tendencies physically and to increase weld bead strength.
Word Forms
- planishings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plane, planer, blanking, smoother, surfacer, slicker.
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