Annealing
Full Annealing A heat treatment process where steel is heated to a temperature above its critical point and then slowly cooled in the furnace. This softens the metal, enhances ductility, and refines the grain structure.
Best suited for:
- Parts that require deep drawing, forming, or heavy machining
- Examples: Forged blanks, sheet metal parts, tool steels
Ideal if you’re looking for:
- Stress-free, uniform structure for further processing
- Easier machining with reduced tool wear
📞 Our team can evaluate whether full annealing is necessary or if a more energy-efficient process would suffice.
Isothermal Annealing
A controlled cooling process where steel is cooled rapidly to a specific lower temperature and held until transformation is complete. Produces a uniform, fine-grained structure.
Best Suited for:
- Precision components where consistency in hardness and microstructure is critical
- Examples: Die blanks, spring steel parts
Ideal if you’re looking for:
- Tighter control over final mechanical properties
- Reduced cycle time compared to full annealing
📞 Highly recommended for tool steels and high-carbon materials — contact our experts to evaluate your geometry and section size.