kuumtöötlemuseks
Kuumtöötlemuseks, often translated as heat treatment in English, refers to a group of thermal processes applied to materials, particularly metals, to alter their physical and mechanical properties. These processes involve controlled heating and cooling cycles to achieve desired outcomes such as increased hardness, improved ductility, reduced internal stresses, or enhanced wear resistance. The specific temperature, duration of heating, and cooling rate are critical parameters that determine the resulting microstructure and properties of the material.
Common types of heat treatment include annealing, which softens the material and refines its grain structure;