Why normalize?
As metal is machined, cast, forged, formed or otherwise processed, internal stresses are created that can decrease the end product’s effectiveness. To alleviate this problem, Quality Steel Treating (QST) provides a treatment called vacuum normalizing.

Vacuum normalizing involves ferrous (iron) metals like cast iron and various grades of steel, including mild steel, stainless steel, high tensile steel and medium carbon steel. The metals are heated to specific temperatures, and then cooled in absolutely still air. The heating temperature and time spent cooling depends on the thickness and exact type of metal being normalized.

Ultimate toughness…
Through normalizing, not only are internal stresses removed from the steel and other iron metals, but they also achieve maximum toughness. As a result, parts that are comprised of normalized metal and metal components are highly resistant to impact and other external stresses that create wearing, breakage and failure. When normalized, metals are much tougher than they are in any other state.

Useful in many industries…
Normalizing is used on ferrous metals by manufacturers in the food, automotive and tool and die industries. In construction, mild steel is used in the production of girders, as well as common equipment such as nuts and bolts.

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