As explained by The Engineering Choice in the article “What Is Heat Treatment? – Process and Methods,” heat treatment is a controlled process of heating and cooling metals to alter their physical and mechanical properties. It enhances characteristics such as hardness, strength, ductility, and wear resistance. The most common heat treatment methods include annealing, normalizing, hardening, and tempering, each designed to improve material performance for specific industrial applications.

This process is critical in manufacturing components that require durability and precision, such as gears, shafts, and tools. By carefully controlling temperature and cooling rates, engineers can optimize metal structure and achieve consistent, high-quality results that meet demanding performance standards.

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