Metal heat treatments are designed to alter the properties of a metal without changing its shape. Heat treatment is a process that can be applied to a variety of materials and is used for many different reasons. Treating metal with heat can change its physical and chemical properties to alter factors like the strength of […]
Your machines need to be able to consistently work at full capacity to maintain maximum efficiency and productivity. But, just like all machines, they will need some assistance to keep them at peak performance. That’s where heat treating in Gastonia, NC comes in. Heat treatment can increase the strength and even change the manufacturability of […]
When heat treating metal as a part of your manufacturing processes, there are certain considerations you should keep in mind to ensure you are getting the job done correctly for your specific application. Here are a few of those considerations. The results you get depend on the method of heat treatment During heat treatments in […]
Heat treatment is a process most commonly used to either strengthen or alter the structure of certain materials through heating and cooling. When the process is complete, it may have altered the material’s physical properties in a way that helps with other steps of a manufacturing process. For example, a metal item that has been […]
There is an unfortunate tendency for people to believe that metallurgy and metal work are obsolete skills. It seems as if most consumer and industrial products are made of plastic, and stories of the steel industry’s struggles seem to make it appear obsolete. However, plastic has not replaced all materials, and heat treatment remains important […]