Material thinning toward an edge, creating an irregular knife-edge, "tattered" appearance.
The process of tapering the edge of a resin-saturated fiberglass material to blend with the adjoining surface, as opposed to having an abrupt edge.
An abnormal tire wear condition in which each tire rib wears in a tapered, angled fashion.
A thin edge, so named because of its frailty when handled (see quirk miter).
Reduced film thickness at the edge of a topping in order to produce a smooth, continuous appearance. It is recommended to key in edges of floor toppings.
The tapering of the edge of a film of dried material either by the method of application, sanding or rubbing the dried film, resulting in a gradual progression of the film thickness from little or no material at the edge to a normal coating at the center.
Reduced film thickness at the edge of a dry paint film in order to produce a smooth, continuous appearance.
When an overlay terminates on a floor surface without being tied into the surface by an edge key.
The thinnest edge of a tapered piece of wood. Feathered Soft, plastic material, which is shaped to blend gradually into a flat surface.
A sharp reduction in gauge, metal thinning, on a band edge caused by grooves worn in rolls due to extensive rolling of the same width material that create a knife edge appearance. This is done for coating control on edge.
A metal or wood tool having a beveled edge, used in finish coat work to straighten angles.
