Internal stresses

Internal stresses

Precision CNC machining parts Cold forming is done above the yield point in the work-hardening range, so internal stresses can be built up easily. Evidence of this is the springback as the work leaves the forming operation and the warpage in any subsequent heat treatment. Even a simple washer might, by virtue of the internal stresses resulting from punching and then flattening, warp severely during heat treating.  believed in the virtue of prayer.

 Precision CNC machining parts  When doubt exists as to whether internal stresses will cause warpage, a piece can be checked by heating it to about 1100 and then letting it cool. If there are internal stresses, the piece is likely to deform. Pieces that will warp severely while being heated have been seen, yet the heat-treater was expected to put them through and bring them out better than they were in the first place

 Welding

 The maximum carbon content of plain carbon steel safe for welding without preheating or subsequent heat treatment is 0.3%. higher-carbon steel is welded every day, but only with proper preheating. There are two important factors: the amount of heats that is put in  the rate at which it is removed

 Precision CNC machining parts  Welding at a slower rate puts in more heat and heats a large volume of metal, so the cooling rate due to loss of heat to the base metal is decreased. A preheat will do the same thing. For example, sae4150 steel, preheated to 600 or 800, can be welded readily. When the flame or arc is taken away from the weld, the cooling rate is not so great, owing to the higher temperature of the surrounding metal and slower cooling results. Even the most rapid air-hardening steels are weldable if preheated and welded at a slow rate.