Choose one example of an engineering component that is made of steel and requires high hardenability properties. Discuss how the elemental composition of the steel-based material used for your component can be hardened. Your discussion must include the specific composition of the steel, properties, and processing method of the component until it is hardened using a continuous cooling transformation ( CCT ) diagram.

Choose one example of an engineering component that is made of steel and requires high hardenability properties. Discuss how the elemental composition of the steel-based material used for your component can be hardened. Your discussion must include the specific composition of the steel, properties, and processing method of the component until it is hardened using a continuous cooling transformation ( CCT ) diagram.

Welding: Principles and Applications (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305494695

Author:Larry Jeffus

Publisher:Larry Jeffus

Chapter26: Welding Metallurgy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 27R: What are the three steps in precipitation hardening?

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