Resistance to Damage in Process

The preliminary examination of a part print provides the general conception about the care required in protecting the workpiece. However, certain characteristics can be determined from the material specifications and part's general configuration. For example, castings and forgings are less susceptible to damage than certain fragile parts or parts having thin sections such as parts of electrical controls.

Usually, as the workpiece progresses through its manufacturing sequence, it becomes more susceptible to damage, because more finished surfaces are exposed. Protecting a part being processed becomes an important consideration, as the objective is to produce a good part.