When annealing is performed to allow for further cold working of the part, it is called which one of the following:

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Process anneal is specifically used to reduce the hardness and increase the ductility of a material that has been strain hardened, making it easier to further work the material without causing it to crack. This is done at a temperature below the material's recrystallization point.

When Annealing Is Performed to Allow for Further Cold Working