A complete introduction to steel heat treatment methods, microstructure evaluation, and quality assurance practices using industry-relevant techniques.
Quenching and Tempering
Full Code
MAN0109220
Module Type
E-learning
Description
Short description:
Explores quenching and tempering processes and their role in adjusting steel hardness and toughness.
Long description:
This module provides a comprehensive examination of quenching and tempering—two complementary processes used in steel heat treatment. Learners will study the science and application of quenching across various media such as oil, water, gas, and salt/metal baths, and understand how rapid cooling affects the formation of martensite. The module also introduces tempering and austempering, describing how they modify brittleness and improve steel toughness. Emphasis is placed on the H-value, quenching severity, and temperature variables, enabling learners to interpret cooling rates and performance outcomes.
What you will learn
- Describe quenching in different media, including gas, oil, water, and salt/metal baths.
- Define the process and purpose of tempering in post-quenching treatment.
- Explain the austempering process and its differences from conventional quenching and tempering.
- Interpret the H-value and other indicators of quenching severity across different cooling systems.
- Apply knowledge of quenching pressure, agitation, and cooling rates to assess process design for specific steel types.
Module content
Related Occupations
There are currently no related items to show.
Related Qualifications
There are currently no related items to show.