Introducción
If you’re in manufacturing or materials sourcing, you’ve likely encountered both tira de acero recocido y apagado & tira de acero templado. While both are types of acero tratado térmicamente, they serve very different functions depending on the mechanical requirements of your end product.
This article breaks down the differences between these two processes and helps you choose the right material for your specific application.
1. What Is Heat Treated Steel Strip?
Tratamiento térmico is the process of altering the physical and mechanical properties of steel through heating and cooling cycles. The goal is to improve properties such as:
- Dureza
- Fortaleza
- Elasticity
- Ductilidad
- maquinabilidad
There are two main types of heat treatment commonly used in steel strip manufacturing: recocido y temple + templado.
2. What Is Annealed Steel Strip?
Fleje de acero recocido is produced by heating the steel to a specific temperature (usually around 700–900°C) and then cooling it slowly, typically in a controlled furnace atmosphere.
? Características clave:
- ✅ Soft and ductile
- ✅ Excellent for cold forming, estampado, and bending
- ✅ Smooth surface finish
- ✅ Easy to cut or machine
? Mejor para:
- Deep-drawn parts
- Precision bending components
- Decorative hardware
- Electrical parts that require forming
3. What Is Quenched & Tira de acero templado?
This process involves two stages:
- Temple – Rapidly cooling the steel after heating to harden it
- Templado – Reheating to a lower temperature to adjust toughness and reduce brittleness
? Características clave:
- ✅ High hardness and wear resistance
- ✅ Excellent elasticity and springback
- ✅ Fuerte resistencia a la fatiga
- ✅ Dimensional stability during stamping/forming
? Mejor para:
- Springs and clips
- Blades and saws
- Automotive clamps
- Industrial tools under stress
4. Quick Comparison Table
| Propiedad | Tira de acero recocido | Apagado & Tira de acero templado |
|---|---|---|
| Dureza | Low | Medium to High (up to HRC 60) |
| Ductilidad | Alto | Moderado |
| Elasticity | Low | Alto |
| maquinabilidad | Easy | Requires care |
| Ideal Use | Forming, shaping | Stress-bearing, wear-prone parts |
5. Choosing the Right Material: Key Considerations
- If you need flexibility and easy forming → go for annealed strip
- If your product must withstand high stress, load, or wear → choose tempered strip
- For secondary processing (like punching or stamping), consider dimensional stability and internal stress
- Always check if the hardness range and tensile strength match your application’s safety standards
6. MTC de Jiaxiao: Offering Both Solutions
En el Centro Comercial Jiaxiao, we produce both:
- ? High-quality annealed steel strip
- ⚙️ Precision quenched & tira de acero templado
We serve clients in automotive, hardware, tool-making, y sectores industriales. With custom specifications and strict quality control, we help you find the right steel for the right job.
? Need Help Choosing the Right Heat Treatment?
Send us your application details—we’ll recommend the optimal steel strip grade, dureza, and finish for your needs.
