Springback

Pronunciation: /ˈspɹɪŋˈbæk/

Springback (noun)

  1. The quick movement back to an earlier shape after being bent, pressed, or stretched.
  2. The amount a sheet or metal changes back after a forming process.

Examples

  • The springback helps the material return to its original shape.
  • After bending, the springback is strong enough to restore the form.

Springback (verb)

  1. To move back to a previous shape after pressure is removed.

Examples

  • The team bounced back after the difficult week.
  • The plan bounced back when the new idea worked.