quench hardening
Quench Hardening means hardening a metal by heating it to a high temperature followed by quenching in a good medium to increase hardness. This maintains strength, improves wear resistance of metals, and can be applied to steel and alloy materials.
Key Features:
- Rapid Cooling: Metal is quickly cooled using water, oil, or air to harden the surface.
- Transformation of Microstructure: The process transforms the metal structure into martensite with an increase in hardness.
- Enhancement of Properties: Increases hardness, strength, and wear resistance without affecting the core properties of the metal.
The main idea in Quench Hardening includes enhancing the mechanical properties of metals for improved durability and functioning. This is used in the automotive industry, aerospace, and tool making. Also, modern quenching techniques enable more efficient processing with lower distortion in the metal components.