Normalizing metal products involves heating the metal up to extremely high temperatures before cooling it down to air temperature without the aid of a furnace. Normalization is a type of heat treatment similar to annealing. Annealing, normalization and other heat treatments are beneficial processes that help you increase the strength and resilience of your metallic […]
In the years before the prevalence of modern metal manufacturing techniques, blacksmiths used to make metal malleable. They then quickly lowered the metal’s temperature. Rapid cooling made the finished product harder and less brittle. Today, metal heat treatment in Gastonia, NC mimics that process. The process of subjecting metal to heat treatment alters the physical […]
Porosity in metal is a manufacturing defect that can leave your machinery vulnerable to a wide range of potential problems. While porosity may cause structural deficiencies, it may not necessarily require you to replace or recreate your metallic component. You should consult with a qualified expert in metallurgy in Gastonia, NC to learn more about […]
Cavitation erosion is a common type of deterioration resulting from surface material loss, most commonly associated with metallic components of hydraulic machinery. In hydraulics systems, cavitation erosion occurs when differences in the pressures of high-velocity liquids result in the formation of vapor bubbles on a metallic surface. When the vapor bubbles abruptly collapse, they leave […]
Heat treating is a crucial part of the process in the manufacturing of most steel products. Because it is one of the final steps in the fabrication process, you want to make sure to do the heat treatment correctly, as it is actually possible to mess up your manufactured steel piece so much with poor […]