planishing

English

Etymology

From planish +‎ -ing.

Noun

planishing (countable and uncountable, plural planishings)

1. (uncountable) A metalworking technique for smoothly finishing a surface.
   • 1989, William Winchell, Realistic Cost Estimating for Manufacturing, page 121:

     Postmechanical operations include: (1) removal of excess weld metal, slag, and weld spatter, (2) rough or finish machining to dimensional requirements of the weldment, and (3) metal conditioning processes such as peening or roll planishing to reduce cracking tendencies physically and to increase weld bead strength.

2. (countable) The action of the verb "to planish".

Derived terms

• planishing roll

Verb

planishing

1. present participle and gerund of planish