Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel
April 22nd, 2021Precipitation hardening stainless steels are metals that have martensitic or semi-austenitic properties and contain high percentages of chromium and nickel….
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December 16th, 2020Carburizing is a valuable treatment process that hardens metals. It is used because many low-carbon steels are not able to…
Read MoreThe 6 Most Common Forms of Heat Treatment
December 16th, 2020Steel is one of the most widely used materials in the world. From appliances to home construction to car parts,…
Read MoreAnnealing vs Tempering
February 24th, 2020There are a variety of steel heat treatment processes available for steel products. Annealing steel and tempering steel are two…
Read MoreDoes Heating Metal Make it Weaker?
April 8th, 2019Achieving the perfect metal properties often requires heat. There are many different ways that heat can alter the properties of…
Read MoreCase-Hardened Steel
January 3rd, 2019Case-hardened steel means creating a thin layer of a harder alloy on a metal surface by infusing elements onto it….
Read MoreHeat-Treated Metals Make Everyday Life Possible
November 26th, 2018It is easy to take things for granted. You wouldn’t think twice about sharpening your favorite chef’s knife because it…
Read MoreFive Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Heat Treatment
May 18th, 2018Did you ever wonder how the skinny rail tracks do not get crushed under the weight, speed and impact of…
Read MoreWhy is Surface Hardening Done?
April 18th, 2018Not all metals are created equal. Some are softer and more malleable, while others are much stronger and more durable….
Read MoreThings You Should Know: Quenching Metal – Explained
January 15th, 2018If you have ever been to a real blacksmith’s forge or watched one of the popular metal-working reality TV shows,…
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