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 […]
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Learn More About Annealing in Gastonia, NC
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 […]
The Basics of Carburizing in Gastonia, NC
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 […]
Metal Fatigue: Causes and Repairs Using Heat Treatment in Gastonia, NC
When working with metal parts and components over an extended period of time, the likelihood of running into problems increases. Depending upon the ways in which given parts are used, issues may occur after varying lengths of time. One common problem you can run into with your metal parts is what is called metal fatigue, […]
All About Induction Hardening in Gastonia, NC
Anyone who earns a livelihood with machines can testify to the importance of keeping those machines in good working order. Many also recognize the difficulty that can be had when looking for a high-quality metallurgist to repair or enhance those machines. Fortunately, J.F. Heat Treating Inc. offers a wide range of options and services to […]