March 22, 2021
Metallurgy Minute 006: What In the World is HIP?
There are many reasons why a manufacturer would want to minimize any internal voids or porosity in a part. This…
February 24, 2021
Metallurgy Minute 005: Which Materials Respond to Heat Treatment?
We’re often asked whether specific materials can be heat treated, and the answer is typical of most things related to…
January 28, 2019
Precise heat treatment is vital for aerospace alloys
The stakes are high in aerospace research & development and manufacturing. In military, commercial and private aviation sectors, the industry…
February 9, 2018
How heat treating and annealing stainless steel impacts corrosion resistance and polishing
Stainless steels are revered across industrial applications for the unique qualities they possess, from corrosion resistance to toughness to the…
March 28, 2017
Managing the risk of cracking in heat treating
Tool and die components are subjected to intense stresses before their final desired hardness is achieved. While the science behind…
February 15, 2017
Case hardening basics: Nitrocarburizing vs. carbonitriding
It’s easy to get lost in the chemistry—and the nomenclature—behind heat-treating processes. There’s peace of mind in knowing what processes…