Meaning & use
Swaging
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The process of shaping metal, wire, or tubing by hammering or forcing it into a die, or by squeezing it between rollers or dies.
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The blacksmith used swaging to form the rounded end of the iron bar.
Swaging the cable end creates a strong, permanent fitting without welding.
A note on using this word
A "swage" is also the tool or die used in this process, and the term is common in blacksmithing, jewelry-making, and cable fitting.
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