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Heat Treatment Evaluation

Evaluating the heat treatment of a material requires several tools, including hardness testers, universal testing machines, impact testers and metallographs. The heat treatment significantly influences the strength, toughness, wear and fatigue resistance of steel. In the case of austenitic stainless steels, the heat treatment influences the corrosion resistance. Many other materials require specific heat treatments to achieve the desired performance in service. Using the tools in our laboratory, engineers and technologists are able to evaluate the heat treatment to ensure it meets specification.