As explained by The Piping Mart in their article “Quenching vs Annealing Process – What’s the Difference”, both quenching and annealing are vital heat treatment methods used to modify the properties of steel. Quenching rapidly cools heated metal, increasing hardness, wear resistance, and tensile strength, while annealing involves slow cooling to enhance ductility, softness, and machinability.

The key distinction lies in their purpose: quenching strengthens metal for durability, whereas annealing softens it for easier forming. Each method plays a critical role depending on the application’s mechanical and structural needs. 

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