by FIDEL BARNHART | Jun 21, 2016 | Metal Heat Treating Service
Anyone aware of the processes of heat treating metals, such as stainless steel, has heard of annealing. This process is frequently used in order to increase the ductility and decrease the brittleness of metals. In addition, annealing lessens internal stresses, which...
by FIDEL BARNHART | Mar 16, 2016 | Metal Heat Treating Service
Brazing is the ideal process to create durable, dependable joints that are as strong or stronger than either of the metals forming the components being joined. It is important to realize that there are several steps in brazing metals and as with any other process,...
by FIDEL BARNHART | Mar 4, 2016 | Metal Heat Treating Service
When it comes to joining two metals, there are very few options to create a solid joint that will hold throughout the desired use and application. One is welding, and the other option is brazing. Steel brazing is particularly important when the alloys are stainless...
by FIDEL BARNHART | Feb 15, 2016 | Metal Heat Treating Service
Heat treatment refers to the process where steel/metallic parts are either partially or completely exposed to time-temperature sequences. This process is done to change these metallic parts’ corrosion and/or mechanical properties. A vacuum heat treat furnace can prove...