Materials and processes Crossword

A metal made of two or more metals, or combining two or more elements
Producing a small number of a product
Small block of metal prior to processing
Wood bending along its length
High temperature join using bronze and flux
Resin with carbon threads in it
A material composed of two or more different materials, resulting in a material with enhanced properties.
Type of strength, withstand being crushed or shortened by pushing forces
Capable of being drawn or stretched into thinner, smaller sections
A liquid to coat metals before marking out
The process used extensively for plastics and metals as it forms uniform cross-sections
Metals containing mostly iron and carbon
A paste which stops oxygen from affecting metals when heated and allows solder or brazing to flow
Shaping stock form material through processes such as bending, rolling, press forming and steam bending
Applying a protective layer of zinc to an iron or steel surface
Deciduous timber
The ability to resist abrasive wear such as scratching, surface indentation or cutting
A device to hold workpieces or guide tools for a specific task
Gluing together thin strips of material to make a thicker one
Capable of being deformed by compression without tearing or cracking
A man-made, wood-based composite material
A cavity into which molten or thermosetting material is poured or compressed in order to establish the material's final shape
Properties that refer to the actual matter that forms the material (eg insulation, conductivity, fusibility).
Wood has all sides and edges that are planed square, straight and level
Rare metals such as gold, silver and platinum
A material whose physical properties change in response to an input or change in environment, such as electricity, pressure, temperature or light.
Meeting present day needs without compromising the needs of future generations
Type of strength, withstand stretching or pulling forces
The minimum and maximum measurements that can be accepted when manufacturing.
The ability to absorb impact force without fracture
Improved tensile strength and hardness in the localised area when a metal is cold worked
Plastics that, after being heated and softened during manufacture, cannot be changed or softened by heating again
A very thin sheet of wood shaved from large pieces of wood
The maintenance of a desired level of quality in a service or product through effective planning
Machine used to cut slots or grooves in metal blocks
Machine used to create cylindrical profiles in metal or wood
Production of large amounts of a product