Lüders band

noun

A linear surface defect of metal alloys parallel to applied shear stress, as occurs from stretching during milling.

Meanings

nounLüders band (plural Lüders bands)

plural Lüders bands

  1. engineeringA linear surface defect of metal alloys parallel to applied shear stress, as occurs from stretching during milling.

    Synonyms: Lüders' line

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA linear surface defect of metal alloys parallel to applied shear stress, as occurs from stretching during milling.

Origin

Named after German scientist W. Lüders.

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