Metal Glossary
Copper: W
Work Hardening
The process of increasing the strength and hardness of a metal or alloy by cold deformation e.g. cold rolling, deep drawing, cold forging, hammering or cold extrusion. Work-hardening is sometimes referred to as 'cold work'.
Wrought Product
A product that has shaped, after casting, by either hot or cold deformation such as rolling, forging or extrusion.