HOW TO AVOID STEEL HEAT TREATMENT PROBLEMS
It is not uncommon for one to experience problems after heat treating metals . Although it is one of the last stages during the manufacturing process, it is no less important. When done properly, heat treatment can alter the mechanical and physical properties of metals without changing their shape. When done wrong, the results are less than desirable. You want to ensure that the material is high-quality by avoiding steel heat treatment problems. Here is some information on common heat treatment problems and how to avoid them. OVERHEATING AND BURNING: Low alloy metals and decarburization can cause overheating and burning. Temperatures higher than 1200 °C destroys steel and other low alloy metals. Some deterioration in mechanical properties can occur if the heat treatment is administered prior to forging and other mechanical processes. Mechanical deficiencies that occur from using too much heat can affect the treated metal’s toughness and impact strength. A mechanical ...
