1) Metal forming
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Swaging (dʒ, pronunciation note below) is a forging process in which the dimensions of an item are altered using dies into which the item is forced. Swaging is usually a cold working process; however, it is sometimes done as a hot working process. The term swage can apply to the process of swaging (verb), or to a die or tool used for swaging (nou...
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• (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Swage
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The process of shaping the edge of a piece of silver flatware or other metal using a tool called a swage block which consists of compatible blocks - one with the edging design in relief and the other with the design recessed. The metal edge is pressed between the blocks to mould the metal. The process is still used today to make hand-forged spoons....
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area reduction process of rotary hammering between two or more hard dies
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The process of shaping the edge of a piece of silver flatware or other metal using a tool called a swage block which consists of compatible blocks - one with the edging design in relief and the other with the design recessed. The metal edge is pressed between the blocks to mould the metal. The process is still used today to make hand-forged spoons....
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