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Cold work

Plastic deformation below the material’s recrystallisation temperature. It can increase strength and hardness while reducing ductility.

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Plastic deformation below the material’s recrystallisation temperature. It can increase strength and hardness while reducing ductility.

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Reviewed and updated 31 October 2026.

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