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Extrusion/Die Practical 144 PR Progressive Quenching: Decoupling Metallurgical Properties and Distortion Control David Jenista -- Granco Clark, Inc., USA Progressive Quenching methodology is expanded with newly-added insights and explanations. Qualitative quenching process analysis is provided, laying out progressive quenching principles. Progressive quenching effectively decouples two quenching system requirements: distortion control and metallurgical properties. General requirements are detailed for quenching equipment that is compatible with progressive quenching. Principles and process are provided for extrusion line operators to follow when dealing with difficult shapes. |
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