Martensitic Stainless Steel Archives - MetalTek Making a Lasting Difference Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:20:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 https://www.metaltek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/favicon.png Martensitic Stainless Steel Archives - MetalTek 32 32 Ferrous vs. Non-Ferrous Metals https://www.metaltek.com/blog/ferrous-vs-non-ferrous-metals/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:30:38 +0000 https://www.metaltek.com/?post_type=blog&p=16655 From skyscrapers to naval propulsion systems, from automotive parts to petrochemical furnace tubes, there is no shortage of real-world applications for metal.  Metals come in a wide range of structures, properties, and applications but are commonly organized into two categories: ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals.  Below we explain the definitions, common types, differences, and popular…

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]]> Heat Treatment for Metals https://www.metaltek.com/blog/heat-treatment-for-metals/ Tue, 24 May 2022 15:39:23 +0000 https://www.metaltek.com/?post_type=blog&p=4069 What is Heat Treatment? Heat treatment is a thermal process that accomplishes three primary improvements to the material properties of metal castings: Improving mechanical properties Enhancing corrosion resistance Reducing residual stresses The heat treatment process begins with heating the metal casting to the desired temperature before cooling the metal in a controlled way to achieve…

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]]> Martensitic Stainless Steel Material Profile https://www.metaltek.com/blog/martensitic-stainless-steel-material-profile/ Thu, 26 Nov 2020 03:02:36 +0000 https://metaltekwww.wpengine.com/?post_type=blog&p=2522 Grade Martensitic Stainless Steels. Description The addition of sufficient carbon to alloys of chromium and iron results in alloys that are true steels in that they can be hardened and tempered. Their structure upon rapid cooling from temperatures above 1600°F / 870°C is chiefly martensitic.   Martensitic Steel Properties – Why select this material Magnetic…

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