At HiTekken, we understand the importance of precision in every stage of metal fabrication. One crucial step often overlooked is stress relieving This process minimises residual stresses within a metal structure, ensuring dimensional stability during subsequent manufacturing or final use.

Stress relieving involves applying controlled heating and cooling cycles to a metal component. This process helps alleviate internal stresses built up during various metalworking processes, such as:

• Machining and Cutting: Techniques like CNC Oxy-fuel cutting, Plasma cutting, and Laser cutting can introduce stress into the metal.
• Plastic Deformation: Bending, forming, and other processes that reshape the metal can also create internal stresses.

Uncontrolled release of these internal stresses can lead to:

• Unwanted Dimensional Changes: Warping or distortion can occur during further processing or even final use, impacting the functionality and accuracy of the component.
• Cracking: In extreme cases, high levels of stress can cause cracks to develop within the metal, compromising its integrity.

HiTekken’s stress relieving services offer several advantages to your projects:

• Improved Dimensional Stability: By minimising internal stresses, we ensure your metal components retain their precise dimensions throughout the manufacturing process. This is especially critical for parts with tight tolerances.
• Reduced Risk of Warping: Stress relieving prevents warping or distortion during subsequent heat treatments like nitrocarburizing or during final use under high temperatures.
• Enhanced Mechanical Properties: By reducing residual stresses, the overall strength and fatigue resistance of the metal component are improved.
• Peace of Mind: Stress relieving provides an extra layer of confidence, knowing your metal components are structurally sound and dimensionally accurate.