An action where the total effect of two active components in a mixture is greater than the sum of their individual effects.

A weld made to hold the parts of a weldment in proper alignment until the final welds are made.

(1) The amount of carbon present in the steel: 10 temper is 1.00% carbon. (2) The degree of hardness that an alloy has after heat treatment or cold working, via the aluminum alloys. This usually lowers the hardness and strength and increases the toughness of the steel.

The stiffness or strength of the electrode.