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Metal Annealing
Quality Steel Treating offers metal annealing as part of of its array of metal processing services. Annealing is achieved by heating and then cooling a metal part or component to precise temperatures. This treatment produces two primary outcomes: it softens metal and it de-stresses metal. Annealing is also used to reduce oxidation and retain surface brightness. We offer bright annealing, vacuum annealing and homogenizing annealing.
Annealing to Soften Metal
Hardness is the degree to which a metal resists deformation through indentation. In some cases, manufacturers may need a final product that is extremely strong and durable. For this reason, a metal such as steel, with a high degree of hardness, may be the correct choice. However, in order to make it possible to shape and form the product, the metal must be softened for the manufacturing process. By annealing the metal part or component, Quality Steel Treating can improve the machining or cold working properties of the metal and make a product more affordable and easier to produce.
Annealing to De-Stress Metal
Metal fatigue and stress are often caused by repeated use in arduous or corrosive conditions. Its impact is commonly felt in products that are expected to perform the same function for multiple cycles at high repetitions, such as aircraft engines components, high performance automotive components or high-speed boat engines. Cracks can appear in metal parts or components due to the fatigue, causing breakage or failure. Stress relieving metal parts is also sometimes necessary due to manufacturing stresses introduced by rolling, forging, machining, forming or bending.
The manufacturing process itself can sometimes put undue stress and fatigue on a metal part or component before it is even used, increasing the chances of poor product performance. Through annealing, Quality Steel Treating assists manufacturers in facing this challenge by helping to de-stress the metal, increasing a product’s long-term durability and safety.
Metal Heat Treating Improves Tool & Die Parts and Components
Quality Steel Treating’s heat treating services help companies to create tools and dies that not only perform to top standards, but that also resist cracking and wear during repeated use. We are proficient in applying nitriding, bright hardening and other…
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Metal Heat Treating & Brazing Strengthen Marine Equipment
Whether your products are found in the deepest recesses of the ocean, or on a fishing boat in a recreational lake, Quality Steel Treating will ensure your metal products are treated to withstand the corrosive conditions of the marine environment….
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Magnetic Shielding Equipment Requires Precision Metal Processing
We know that the magnetic shielding our customers produce is comprised of highly expensive alloys and metal components. That’s one reason our metallurgists and craftsmen practice a get-the-job-right-the-first-time philosophy. Our ability to deliver consistently flawless treatments is why we’re a…
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Construction Equipment Leverages Metal Heat Treating & Brazing to Improve Durability
At Quality Steel Treating, we provide heat treating and brazing services that will ensure your products are built to last. From leak-tight joints to clean and bright assemblies, our staff is focused on achieving metallurgic consistency and delivering quick turnarounds….
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Metal Heat Treatment Improves Technology Components
At Quality Steel Treating, we are proud of our ability to provide precision work to the most exacting specifications. Our heat treatment services enhance high-tech components, while adhering to the strict treatment requirements and assembly specifications demanded by the computer…
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