Ductility is especially important in metalworking, as materials that crack or break under stress cannot be manipulated using metal forming materials can be formed using stamping or pressing, whereas brittle metals and plastics must be molded.
Ductility is especially important in metalworking, as materials that crack or break under stress cannot be manipulated using metal forming processes, such as hammering, rolling, and drawing. Malleable materials can be formed using stamping or pressing, whereas brittle metals and plastics must be molded.