Have you ever considered what goes into making tool steels? You might be surprised to find out that steel for tools actually goes through a distinct process to make it especially strong. There is a reason why nowadays tools are some of the only things that are truly built to last. Lots of exciting methods […]
When it comes to choosing heat treating in Gastonia, NC, you probably have many considerations on your mind. First and foremost, most likely, is cost. While bargain hunting is often an acceptable practice, in this case you may also want to add another important requirement. If you are dealing with expensive manufacturing requests, then you […]
When the subject of metal heat treating in Gastonia, NC comes up, people often picture a burly looking blacksmith dipping a glowing hot piece of metal into water, causing it to sizzle and cool rapidly, then banging on it with a hammer. While this, in essence, is a form of heat treating, it’s hardly representative […]
To those working with metal tools and equipment, the concept of annealing might be something that’s never even pondered—people are often satisfied with the end result of a heat treated item, rather than wondering how it got to be refined with the properties that it currently has. But, nevertheless, annealing is an important concept to […]
At J.F. Heat Treating Inc., we understand that, while you rely on metal parts and components for your tools and equipment and recognize the importance of their being in good shape, making sense of how we get them working better may be a little more difficult. Through a variety of heat treatment options, our goal […]