1. present participle of preform; shaping or forming something beforehand or in advance
Usage: manufacturing; technical

1. the process of shaping material into a preliminary form before final processing
Usage: manufacturing; technical

Examples

• The factory is preforming plastic bottles before the final blow-molding process.
• Preforming the metal components saves time during assembly.
• The preforming stage is crucial for ensuring product quality.
• Workers are preforming the glass into basic shapes.
• The preforming operation reduces waste in the manufacturing line.
• Quality control checks occur after the preforming process.