Residual Stress and Distortion from Quenching and Transformation Hardening

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the causes of quenching-induced residual stress, focusing on the thermophysical and thermomechanical responses of the material. It explores how the generated stress influences properties and applications, offers mitigation strategies to address potential issues, and discusses the modeling of residual stress to enhance understanding and predict behaviors. By examining these areas, the article underscores the crucial importance of managing residual stress in achieving optimal performance and reliability in high-performance materials.