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SELF-QUENCHING [1 record]

Record 1 2002-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metal Quenching
CONT

The heat applied by the laser to the surface is quickly absorbed by the cold base metal; so the process is self-quenching.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Trempe (Métal)
DEF

Se dit d'un alliage dont la trempe se produit par simple refroidissement à l'air.

Spanish

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