chasing (metalworking)

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The process of fine detailed “cold work” after casting and fettlingthat serves to correct or enhance the cast surface by removingand/or compressing metal using hand tools by punching,engraving, and/or chiseling, and in modern times also with powerand pneumatic tools.
chasing
Accepted term: 20-Jan-2025