Glossary
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| Perforating | The punching of multiple holes, often identical and arranged in a regular pattern, in a sheet, blank, or formed part. The holes are often round, but could be of any shape.
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| phosphating | The process of forming an phosphate coating on metal by immersion in an aqueous phosphate solution.
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| PLM | Product Lifecycle Management.
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| POB | Plane of bend. The orientation of a bend in relation to the axis of the straight section preceding it. Used specifically for changes of plane in successive bends.
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