In-depth articles on metallurgy, materials science, and metal processing — written for engineers and learners alike.
Complete guide to martensite in steel. Covers diffusionless FCC→BCT transformation, Koistinen-Marburger equation, carbon content vs hardness relationship, lath vs plate morphology, and why tempering is essential.
Step-by-step tutorial on reading TTT and CCT diagrams. Covers overlaying cooling curves, predicting microstructures, calculating critical cooling rates, and selecting quench media for a given steel grade.
Comprehensive guide to quenching steel — TTT diagrams, quench media selection (water, oil, polymer), martensite formation, distortion, and industrial best practices.