Preparing thin solid film on the metal surface is one of the important methods to improve the metal properties.

在金属表面加工薄膜层是提高材料性能的重要途径之一。

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There are many factors which affect the wear of metals, such as load, slide velocity, environmental medium and temperature, metal properties and so on.

影响金属材料磨损的因素很多，如载荷、滑动速度、环境介质、温度、材料的性质等。

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Once the part starts to solidify small dendrites of solid material form in the part. During this time metal properties are being determined, and internal stresses are being generated.

在零件开始凝固其内部形成固态金属的小型树枝状结晶期间金属性能被确定，同时也产生了内应力。

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Scientists have found that blackening the element using lasers can transform the metal's properties.

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The new design maximizes the natural properties of glass and metal to visually express the superb performance of display and color.

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