The Role of Heat Treatment in Industrial Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings

After processing, such as forming and welding, the molecular structure, magnetic properties, and physical properties of stainless steel pipe fittings change. A protective atmosphere solution treatment process can restore the corrosion resistance affected by processing, while simultaneously achieving the required hardness to ensure optimal performance. Stainless steel pipe fittings treated with solution treatment have several beneficial effects:

1. Eliminating the modification phenomena during processing, reducing the hardness of stainless steel to below 220 HV, improving its plasticity and toughness, making installation easier and safer.

2. Restoring the stress and intergranular changes from the manufacturing process, reducing intergranular corrosion and stress corrosion, and enhancing corrosion resistance.

3. Removing the magnetism generated during processing and stabilizing the austenitic structure.

4. Restoring the natural shine of the stainless steel surface (natural shine differs from polished shine).


Post time: Dec-15-2025