Heat Treating Operator how-to
How to Rack Parts to Reduce Distortion
How parts hang affects shape.
Quick answer
How parts hang affects shape. In short: space; support; hang, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Space parts evenly.
Support long parts.
Hang vertically when possible.
Avoid touching parts.
Check racks.
Load evenly.
Safety reminders for heat treating operators
- Watch quench oil fire risk
- Wear heat PPE
- Monitor furnace gases
- Follow lockout/tagout
Key terms
Hardening · Tempering · Annealing · Quench · Rockwell · Case hardening: see the full heat treating operator glossary.