Kink Band (deformation)

In polycrystalline materials, a volume of crystal that has rotated physically to accommodate differential deformation between adjoining parts of a grain while the band itself has deformed homogeneously. This occurs by regular bending of the slip lamellae along the boundaries of the band.

Kip

A load of 1000 lbs.

Kink

An abrupt bend or departure from flatness.

Knife Mark

A continuous scratch (which may also be creased) near a slit edge, caused by sheet contacting the slitter knife.