As detailed by Kloeckner Metals in their article “The 4 Types of Heat Treatment Steel Undergoes,” heat treatment is a critical process for transforming the mechanical properties of steel. Through carefully controlled heating, soaking, and cooling phases, steel can be strengthened, softened, or stabilized depending on the intended application.  

There are four primary types of heat treatment used in steel processing: annealing, normalizing, hardening, and tempering—each serving a unique purpose in preparing metal for manufacturing or structural use.

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