There are a number of different metallurgical services in Gastonia, NC that can be used to change the composition and characteristics of your metal parts. We might not think of metal as being “soft” and flexible, normally, but softening metal is an important part of heat treating. It can remove the residual stress from parts, […]
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What Is Carburizing, and When Would I Need It?
Exploring the different metallurgy processes in Gastonia, NC is helpful when deciding which treatments would best suit the parts or components you’re creating. Carburizing, also known as case hardening, is a process that achieves a wear-resistant exterior while maintaining the strength and character of the interior. How carburizing works Carburizing is usually used on parts […]
Why Is Aging Important for Heat Treating?
Construction materials will tend to transform over time when they are exposed to natural environmental conditions. For example, you’re likely to see changes in the color and texture of metal surfaces as an oxide layer forms on them. This process of aging shows up frequently in copper, aluminum, lead, zinc and steel. The aging process […]
What You Should Know About Shot Blasting in Heat Treating
Shot blasting has been used in numerous circumstances when developing certain types of equipment, such as automobile and airplane engine parts. It is considered standard practice to shot blast other types of tools and equipment as well, including valve springs and leaf springs. So why is shot blasting used in the heat treating environment, and […]
Is Heat Treating Necessary?
So much goes into keeping your business running. There is such a seemingly endless number of costs and time constraints that you may wonder whether heat treating in Gastonia, NC is worth the resources it would eat up. For those who may not know, heat treatment is the process by which metal parts are subjected […]