Heat treatment is a controlled process used to modify the physical and mechanical properties of materials, primarily metals and alloys, through carefully controlled heating, soaking, and cooling. By subjecting the
material to specific temperature ranges and cooling rates, heat treatment can enhance desirable properties such as hardness, strength, toughness, and ductility.
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It involves various techniques such as annealing, hardening, tempering, and case hardening. Annealing relieves internal stresses and improves machinability and ductility. Hardening increases hardness and strength by rapid cooling, followed by tempering to reduce brittleness and enhance toughness. Tempering further modifies the material’s properties by reheating and controlled cooling.
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