hot pressing

American  

noun

1. a method of forming alloy steels or specialized ceramics from compound powders by the application of heat and pressure in a mold.

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Etymology

Origin of hot pressing

First recorded in 1735–45

Example Sentences

Rishi felt something hot pressing its weight against his diaphragm.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

The treatment in most common use for worsteds and unions is hot pressing, which may be effected either in the hydraulic press or in the continuous press, but in most cases in the former.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various

This chroming thoroughly fixes the colour on the cotton and it will not change while being finished, either by crabbing, steaming or hot pressing.

From The Dyeing of Woollen Fabrics by Beech, Franklin

Take it out and boil it a little; strain it out when hot; pressing it out very hard in a press.

From Notes and Queries, Number 183, April 30, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Bell, George

Pieces intended to receive a “pure” finish pass on without further treatment to the ordinary finishing processes such as calendering, hot pressing, raising, &c.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various