Metalworking Technology

7.

Heat Treatment of Metals

7.1.

Purpose of Heat Treatment

7.1.1.

Improving Mechanical Properties

7.1.2.

Relieving Internal Stresses

7.1.3.

Enhancing Wear and Corrosion Resistance

7.2.

Heat Treatment Processes

7.2.1.

7.2.1.1.

7.2.1.2.

Process Annealing

7.2.2.

7.2.3.

7.2.3.1.

Quenching Media and Techniques

7.2.3.1.1.

Water Quenching

7.2.3.1.2.

7.2.3.1.3.

7.2.4.

7.2.4.1.

Tempering Temperatures and Effects

7.3.

Surface Hardening Processes

7.3.1.

7.3.1.1.

Pack Carburizing

7.3.1.2.

Gas Carburizing

7.3.2.

7.3.3.

Induction Hardening

7.3.4.

Flame Hardening

7.3.5.

Case Depth Measurement

7.4.

Heat Treatment Equipment and Furnaces

7.5.

Heat Treatment Defects and Troubleshooting

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