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Induction Hardening: Pros, Cons & Common Myths

Induction Hardening: Pros, Cons & Common Myths

“Induction hardening is a non-physical treatment unless it uses an electrical current for rapid treatment. It increases the metal’s strength and hardness.” Induction hardened sheet metal is a metal heat treatment process in which metal parts with sufficient...
Precipitation Hardening: Process, Types & Benefits

Precipitation Hardening: Process, Types & Benefits

“Precipitation hardening age hardening, or particle hardening, is a metal heat treatment process that is used to improve the metal’s yield strength and a vast array of structural alloys.” This method was first discovered by Alfred Wilm while he was trying to increase...
Sheet Metal Surface Finishes Options For Your Project

Sheet Metal Surface Finishes Options For Your Project

“Surface finishes give parts texture, matte finishes, and gloss, increase their ability to endure wear and tears, and protect them against corrosion.” Selecting the right surface finish is one of the most important decisions a designer or a buyer of sheet metal parts...