Annealing
Process
Non-Hardening process that consists of heating a component to a suitable temperature and once fully heated slow cooled without quenching. This process is primarily used to soften metals .
Component suitability
- All metal components
Advantages of Gas Carburising
- Softening of metal component
- Improved mechanical properties
- Allow easier machining or forming
Typical materials
Majority of ferrous and aluminium based materials.
Annealing Furnace types available
Sealed quenched furnaces, temper furnaces.
Possible limitations
Size & Shape