cold bend test

cold bend test

a test of the ability of a wire to be shaped; performed by counting the number of times a wire can be bent to a right angle and reversed at the same point before breaking; important in establishing specifications for orthodontic wires.

cold bend test

(kōld bend test) Measurement of ability of a wire to be shaped; performed by counting number of times a wire can be bent to a right angle and reversed at the same point before breaking; important for orthodontic wires.