Heat Treatment

The terms hardening and tempering steel are often used together, but they are two different processes. In general, the name is indicative of the process, with hardening used to create a rigid, durable surface. Tempering is done, typically after the hardening process,...

As the name implies, the process of case hardening is designed to create a protective case or shell on the outside of a metal part or component. At the same time, the process does not extend any deeper than required into the surface of the metal, preventing any change...