Hardening

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000164",
  "term": "Hardening",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "A heat treatment process applied to additively manufactured metal parts to increase their hardness and strength. This typically involves heating the material to a high temperature, followed by rapid cooling (quenching), and sometimes a subsequent tempering step. Hardening transforms the microstructure of the metal, making it more resistant to deformation and wear.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/hardening/"
}