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Overview of Metal Processing and Characteristics

Types of Metals

- Ferrous Metals

* Contain iron

* Magnetic and prone to rusting

* Include low carbon steel, medium carbon steel, and cast iron

- Non-Ferrous Metals

* Do not contain iron

* Non-magnetic and rust-resistant

* Examples include aluminum, copper, zinc, silver, gold, titanium, and tin [1]

Metal Processing Techniques

- Forming Processes

* Deform materials without removing material

* Include press forming, spinning, drop forging, and bending [2][3][4][5]

- Redistribution Processes

* Change metal from one form to another

* Techniques like sand casting, gravity die casting, and investment casting [6][7][8][9]

- Addition/Fabrication Processes

* Joining metal components

* Welding methods: MIG, TIG, oxy-acetylene

* Joining techniques: soldering, brazing, riveting [10][11][12][13][14]

Wasting Processes

- Cutting techniques

* Milling

* Turning

* Flame cutting

* Plasma cutting

* Laser cutting [15][16][17][18][19]

Key Characteristics

- Different metals have unique properties

* Aluminum: lightweight, malleable

* Copper: ductile, good for electrical applications

* Titanium: strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant [20][21][22]

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