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Each of the structural parts discussed is designed to meet requirements for that particular part. One of the important decisions to make in manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing the parts is selecting the metal to be used. Each metal or alloy has properties and characteristics that make it desirable for a particular use. However, if the metal has undesirable qualities, it is the metallurgist's job to build up the desirable qualities and tone down the undesirable ones. This is done by alloying (combining) metals and by various metal-working processes. It is not necessary for the airframe repairman to be a metallurgist. But, because it is advantageous to understand some metallurgical terms, this section explains the terms used to describe metal qualities or properties.

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