Jan 17, 2024 #1 TylerD Automotive Jan 17, 2024 2 0 0 US Currently we are machining parts prior to heat treat, sending them to heat to treat and then to the customer. Am I mistaken but won't my surface finish change after heat treat? Specifically referencing 12L14 Steel. Appreciate any feedback.
Currently we are machining parts prior to heat treat, sending them to heat to treat and then to the customer. Am I mistaken but won't my surface finish change after heat treat? Specifically referencing 12L14 Steel. Appreciate any feedback.
Jan 22, 2024 #2 drawoh Mechanical Oct 1, 2002 8,860 0 0 CA TylerD, Do you inspect your parts after heat treating? -- JHG Upvote 0 Downvote
Jan 22, 2024 #3 Wuzhee Automotive Jul 12, 2022 269 0 0 DE You can specifically state on the drawing that your desired surface finish applies before/after heat treatment. Upvote 0 Downvote
You can specifically state on the drawing that your desired surface finish applies before/after heat treatment.
Jan 22, 2024 #4 ctopher Mechanical Jan 9, 2003 17,421 0 36 US It will change, not sure how much. But, I agree with Wuzhee, add a note on the dwg. Chris, CSWP SolidWorks ctophers home Upvote 0 Downvote
It will change, not sure how much. But, I agree with Wuzhee, add a note on the dwg. Chris, CSWP SolidWorks ctophers home
Jan 30, 2024 Thread starter #5 TylerD Automotive Jan 17, 2024 2 0 0 US OK thank you! We normally send it to heat treat and then to the customer. Upvote 0 Downvote