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…
February 15, 2017
The basics of oil quenching in heat treating
One of the most critical parts in the heat treatment of a metal part is the quench, or the rapid…
February 14, 2017
Different media for quenching metal explained
Quenching metal is one of the critical stages in the heat treatment of a metal part because it’s during that…