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Heat Treatment

Steel

When steel undergoes heat treatment, its properties are altered after being subjected to a series of temperature changes. The steel is heated and then cooled where necessary to provide changes in its structural form and its hardness, strength or ductility may all be increased through these changes. The time spent at each temperature and the rates of cooling have significant impact on the effect of the treatment.

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