This document discusses cold working of metals. It defines cold working as mechanical working of metals below the recrystallization temperature, which is normally room temperature. It explains that recrystallization temperature is the temperature at which complete recrystallization of a cold worked metal occurs within 1 hour, and depends on factors like the type of metal, extent of prior cold work, amount of deformation, and presence of second phase particles. The document also discusses the effects of cold working like work hardening, recovery, recrystallization, and grain growth during annealing. It lists some advantages and limitations of cold working metals.