hot-rolling
- Scope note
- A method of forming molten metal into long shapes narrow in cross-section, such as rods or sheets. Used particularly in the manufacture of steel for use in construction. Metal is passed between dual rollers revolving in opposite directions at uniform speed; the heat of the rollers increasing the plasticity of the metal.
- Date of creation: 18-Nov-2024
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024