Flint’s FAQs About Heat Treatments
If you’re looking for more information on our heat treatments, you’ve come to the right place. Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions Woodworth Heat Treating receives from our customers in Flint, MI, and beyond. If you don’t see your question listed below, feel free to contact our team.
Heat treatment can improve the corrosion resistance of metal by reducing internal stress. However, these benefits may vary depending on the type of heat treatment applied, the materials involved, and its intended application.
To learn how our heat treatments prevent metal corrosion, contact Woodworth today. We can customize our solutions to meet any goals you may have for your products, including corrosion protection and mitigation.
Yes. Depending on the material, environment, and specific treatment, heat-treated components can often withstand exposure to more corrosive environments, like those in marine applications and mining operations.
For example, if your component will be used in a saltwater environment, heat treatment can protect it from the corrosion caused by salt. Even in freshwater settings, our treatments offer protection from rust.
Heat treatment improves the durability of materials in a variety of ways, including:
- Relieving internal stress in a material
- Hardening the surface of a material
- Providing rust and corrosion resistance
- Protection from environmental elements
To explore the benefits of our heat treatments further, contact our team today. We can help you determine the most beneficial heat treatment for your application.
Regardless of application, you want to get the most out of your components. Heat treatments can help to extend their lifespan. They do this by:
- Increasing the hardness and strength of materials
- Improving components’ resistance to wear and corrosion
- Reducing internal stresses, which minimizes the risk of breaks
- Enhancing fatigue resistance and reducing the risk of failure
- Providing protection against harsh environments
To learn how you can use our heat treatments to extend the lifespan of your components, contact our team today. We would be happy to provide you with expert advice and suggestions on how to make your components last longer.
Most industries can benefit from heat treatment services in some way. However, Woodworth Heat Treating currently focuses on the following sectors:
While our focus may be on these industries, we are always looking to expand our customer base and can create custom solutions for any application. Contact us today to learn how our heat treatments can benefit your specific industry or application.
