Definition(s)
Heat Treating
Specified, timed sequence of controlled heating and cooling of materials for the purpose of changing physical or mechanical properties.
Source: API Specification 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Fourth Edition, April 2017. Global Standards
Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards