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Not all metals are created equal. Some are softer and more malleable, while others are much stronger and more durable. When working with steel parts, it’s fairly commonplace to treat the metal in order to create the perfect mixture of durability and strength for that part’s intended use.  With advances in science and technology, we […]

If you have ever been to a real blacksmith’s forge or watched one of the popular metal-working reality TV shows, you likely have seen the professionals using quenching heat treatments such as oil quenching. It differs from other common steel heat treatment processes such as case hardening, tempering steel and precipitation hardening and it can […]

Steel heat treatment is an essential process in numerous industries. It is the act of altering the chemical or physical properties of a substance, which most of the time is metal. Through the heating process, a piece of metal becomes malleable, allowing a professional to alter its physical appearance into the desired shape. To meet […]

The steel heat treatment industry has become a huge market all around the world. Globally, industries are making major advancements in the operations involving the heating and cooling process of metal. This is due to the wide number of benefits heat treatment and other process such as case hardening, tempering steel, precipitation hardening or vacuum […]

Steel parts often require some form of heat treatment to achieve an increase in hardness and obtain maximum strength and durability. Through the many different processes of heat treatment, the properties of steel are changed via physical and mechanical channels. Among many other benefits of heat treatment, it can also aid in the manufacturing process.  […]