Heat Treatment of Metals: Annealing, Normalizing, Quenching and Tempering
Heat Treatment of Metals: Annealing, Normalizing, Quenching and Tempering Heat treatment is one of the most important processes used in metal manufacturing, fabrication, welding, machining, and engineering applications. By carefully controlling heating, soaking, and cooling , the mechanical properties and microstructure of metals can be modified to meet specific service requirements. Heat treatment is commonly used to control properties such as: · Hardness · Strength · Toughness · Ductility · Machinability · ...