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Annealing process for ferrous and nonferrous materials for produce the softest, stressfree structure for improved mach inability, cold-workability, mechanical or electrical
properties, and dimensional stability. For ferrous materials, heat to above the upper
critical transformation temperature and hold to obtain full austenitization, and slow cool
to ambient temperature. For nonferrous materials, heat at the specified alloy anneal
temperature, hold for a specified time, and furnace cool to ambient temperature.
Solution Anneal: (900 - 2250F)
Annealing process for ferrous and nonferrous materials to produce a solid solution of
alloy elements for age-hardening or precipitation-hardening, or improved machining,
formability, and/or corrosion resistance. This process is comprised of heating to a
specified temperature, holding for a specified time, and cooling rapidly to ambient
temperature. This process is typically the precursor to an age-hardening operation for
precipitation - hardenable alloys.
TEMPERING (350F - 1250F)
This treatment follows a quenching or air cooling operation. Tempering is generally
considered effective in relieving stresses induced by quenching in addition to lowering
hardness to within a specified range, or meeting certain mechanical property requirements.
STRESS RELIEVING: (300 - 1400F)
Thermal Stress Relieving is generally applied to metallic materials that have been coldworked, formed, machined, flame-cut, or weld-fabricated to reduce residual stresses for
dimensional stability or reduced risk of premature failure in service.
ASME Section I: (900 - 1300F)
Stress relieve/Post-Weld Heat Treat in accordance with ASME Section I, PW-39 for
carbon steel weldments.
ASME Section VIII: (900 - 1300F)
Stress relieve/Post-Weld Heat Treat in accordance with ASME Section VIII, UCS-56 for
carbon steel weldments.
AWS D1.1: (900 - 1200F)
Stress relieve/Post-Weld Heat Treat in accordance with AWS D1.1, 5.8. for carbon steel
or quench and tempered weldments.
Westinghouse 83030QA: (1175F 25F)
Westinghouse approved stress relieve procedure for carbon steel welded structures.
General Electric P8A-AG1, P10G-AL-0003 & -0004: (1125 - 1275F, 1125 - 1200F, and
1250 - 1300F)
General Electric approved stress relieve procedures for carbon steel.
Standard Stress Relieve: (1100 - 1200F)
Typically applied to ferrous materials to reduce residual stresses for improved
dimensional stability or reduced risk of premature failure in service.
Low Temperature Stress Relieve: (325 - 775F)
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