Since we will be ordering the material to manufacturer,if we increase the holding time, additional cost will be added since they will use a higher grade material. Is 3- one hour holding time equal to 1- hour holding time? Would there be changes in mechanical properties between the two or is the...
Hi, If steel is subjected to heat treatment(hot forming, stress relieving after welding and stress relieving after additional welds) for one hour three times during the fabrication stage, should the test piece subjected to a total holding time of 3 hours to simulate the expected heat treatment...