Category Archives: Heat Treatments

Why Is Metal Heat Treated?

The world runs on fabrication and machining, literally. In most cases, those fabricated parts are required to endure a considerable amount of duress. As might be expected, the larger the job, parts, or machines, results in more pressure, stress, and demands on those fabricated or machined parts. The good news is heating treating companies and […]

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The Importance of Heat Treating Metal

Heat treatment of metal is an essential component of the manufacturing process. Most people are unfamiliar with the process, the reason for it, and the benefits it holds. What Is Heat Treatment? Metal heat treating is a thermal process. The process improves the material properties of metal in three different ways: Enhancing corrosion resistance Improving […]

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Heat Treating Metal: A Basic Overview

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 […]

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Heat Treating Metals and Alloys

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 […]

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Does Heat Treating Extend the Life of Steel?

Heat treating is defined as the controlled heating and cooling of metals. From making the metals softer and easier to work with to improving their strength, we use heat treatment for a variety of different purposes. One of the main reasons we perform heat treating is to reduce steel fatigue life to ensure machinery lasts […]

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