Heat treatments

Abstract

In this work shown, concise information is presented about the concept of heat treatment and its different types. The present theoretical base proposes the correct way to define the types of thermal treatments that exist, at the same time that it briefly explains the process in which these methods are carried out; as well as the different applications in the industrial environment, which we could notice thanks to the records about changes in the behaviour of materials when they are submitted to different temperatures, making modifications in their initial mechanical properties, adapting them to any work. Improving the life of the processed material, making it optimal for each type of work that requires it. Demonstrating that there is a relationship between the treatment of a material and how this causes improvements in the resistance, ductility, hardness and other properties of metals. With this we seek to provide this information to university students as well as professionals in different branches of knowledge, hoping that this knowledge will be useful in working life.