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hemming

 noun


Definitions

  1. A process in which material is folded back on itself or over a mating part. This is a multistage forming operation. First, a sharp-angle bend is made ; next, the bend is closed using a flat punch and a die. See teardrop hem, rope hem, and open hem.

External Resources

Wikipedia: hemming


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