superplastic
adjective
su·per·plas·tic
ˌsü-pər-ˈpla-stik 
1
: capable of plastic deformation under low stress at an elevated temperature
—used of metals and alloys
2
: of or relating to superplastic materials
superplastic molding
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Panoz, based north of Atlanta, Ga., has pioneered high-tech applications of superplastic forming (SPF), better known as super-formed aluminum, since the company’s beginning.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 May 2021
The body manufacture employs superplastic forming so that the end result is rigid, lightweight and strong.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 May 2021
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 May 2021
The body manufacture employs superplastic forming so that the end result is rigid, lightweight and strong.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 May 2021
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“Superplastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superplastic. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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