Campus at Sunset
The University of Utah is located in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. This beautiful location affords students the opportunity to enjoy skiing, hiking, and mountain biking in the nearby ski resorts and state and national parks.
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Laser Treatment
The edge of a metal component undergoes a heat treatment using laser energy. The processing of metals is everchanging as new technologies are developed.
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Hot Rolling
Hot- and coldrolling are critical metallurgical processes in delivering high-quality metals automotive and appliance industries. Line speeds during rolling can reach more than fifty miles per hour. The control of temperature and pressure are very important in controlling the thickness and metallurgical properties of the final product.
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Micromachines
Metallic materials are used in various sizes from airplanes to micromachines that would fit on the head of a pin. This image shows metallic gears in a micromachine. The size of the components are measured in micrometers (1 millionth of a meter).
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