Have you ever wondered how metal is made to be so malleable and flexible? It’s a very strong material — sturdy and reliable — and yet we see it in curved, twisted, or rounded forms. The answer to this is simple: heat treating. But what is heat treating, and how does it work? Does it […]
When dealing with metal and metal fabrication, it is sometimes necessary to reduce residual stress. It is crucial to the overall strength and safety of a structure and lowers the risk of dimensional changes. Dimensional changes can greatly impact additional manufacturing and the final use of the metal. This quick guide will provide additional information […]
Heat treating or tempering metal has many useful benefits. Primarily heat treating is used to enhance the properties found in the metal. This quick guide will provide you with some important information on heat tempering metal and the effects tempering can have. What Is Tempering? Tempering is a process used to treat metal with heat. […]
What is heat treatment of alloys? The heat treatment of alloys is a process in which the metal is heated to a specific temperature and then cooled to change its properties. The heat treatment of alloys can be used to improve the metal’s flexibility, hardness, strength, and toughness. There are four main types of heat […]
What do you mean by carburizing? Carburizing is the process of introducing carbon to the surface of low-carbon steel. The purpose of carburizing is to increase the hardness and wear resistance of the steel. Over the years, many methods have been developed to carburize steel. The most common method today is gas carburizing. There are […]