Quenching of Steel: Top 4 Methods | Metallurgy
The following quenching methods are commonly used. The method to be adopted depends on the composition of steel, section thickness, distortion allowed, and properties to be imparted to the steel: 1. Direct Quenching 2. Delay Quenching 3. Interrupted Quenching 4. Bright Hardening. Method # 1. Direct Quenching: This is the most common method used in industrial practice. The properly austenitised [...]