Short answer: Match the heat treatment to the grade: 1045 and 4140 take quench and temper for strength, 4340 for demanding duty, A36 normalizes for structure and 304 is solution treated for corrosion, with supply from our Carbon Steel Supplier en Stainless Steel Supplier pages and the service in our Heat Treatment Supplier page.
At a Glance
Carbon and Alloy Steels
Medium-carbon 1045 and low-alloy 4140 and 4340 reach high strength by quench and temper, with the grade detail in our Tool Steel Buyers Guide and base stock in our Carbon Steel Supplier.
Structural and Stainless
A36 normalizes for uniform structure and 304 stainless is solution treated to keep corrosion resistance, with the property basis in our Hardness and Tensile Guide and stainless view in our Stainless Steel Buyers Guide.
Specify and Certify
Tell us the grade and target so we pick the process; verify with our Quality Inspection Guide and documents per our Mill Test Certificate Guide.
Get a Quote
Tell HXSCO your requirements and we will respond with a competitive quote and lead time.
Veelgestelde vragen
Quench and temper.
Normalize for structure.
Solution treat, not quench.
4340 for higher demand.
Yes – hardness and MTC.
Get a Grade-Matched Quote
HXSCO matches heat treatment to your steel grade with hardness reports and MTC. Send grade, size and target for a quote.