mid-15c., from drip (v.). The slang meaning stupid, feeble, or dull person is first recorded 1932, perhaps from earlier American English slang sense nonsense (1919).
Time at heat and temperature are critical in the hardening transformation phase. Rapid cooling and tempering complete the process. Quench and Temper provides strength and uniformity of hardness through the entire part from the surface to the core. This is achieved by heating the entire part up above the transformation temperature for a set period of time. Upon quenching, parts must be tempered to the desired hardness creating a Tempered Martensitic Microstructure. Medium Carbon Steels (.25-.70C) are commonly Quench and Tempered. During this quenching process, parts are cooled rapidly thereby locking in the microstructure transformation. Oil is a very common quench medium for this process.
Quench C hardening is a mechanical process in which steel and cast iron alloys are strengthened and hardened. These metals consist of ferrous metals and alloys. This is done by heating the material to a certain temperature, depending on the material.uench metals is a progression; the first step is heating, i.e. heating it to the required temperature. Second step is soaking. Soaking can be done by air (air furnace), or a bath or in a vacuum. The soaking time in air furnaces should be 1 to 2 minutes for each millimeter of cross-section.