A forming tool is moved over a sheet metal blank that’s held very securely ... which behaved pretty well except for some galling thanks to lack of lubrication. Aluminum and stainless worked ...

The galling tendency of titanium is greater than that of stainless steel. his necessitates close attention to lubrication in any forming operation in which titanium is in contact (particularly moving ...

Galling can damage metal-on-metal joints. Some heads-up design can reduce the problem and lead to better fastener performance. Getting the best fastener can often be an afterthought on a major ...

Soft die materials and heavy duty lubricants are recommended during the cold working process for this alloy in order to minimize galling ... gas metal-arc welding and shielded metal-arc welding. Rene ...