Residual stress refers to any stress in an object without external force. Typically, it can be split into two categories: principal and shear. The most common causes of residual stress are usually temperature variations, phase transformations, and any mechanical processes. Residual stress isn’t necessarily bad, but can sometimes cause objects to warp or deform. Read this article to learn more about residual stress.
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