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 […]
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Purpose of Quenching 2. Hardening of Steel by Quenching 3. Effect of Carbon in Hardening Steel 4. Mechanism of Quenching 5. Mass Effect of Quenching 6. Internal Stresses Set up in Quenching 7. Quenching Media 8. Preparing Articles for Hardening 9. Hardening Defects. Purpose of Quenching: Tools […]