Annealing

Annealing is a heat treatment process used to improve the properties of materials, often metals or glass. It involves heating the material to a specific temperature, then allowing it to cool slowly. This process helps relieve internal stresses, enhance ductility, and improve the material's overall structure, making it less brittle and more workable. In essence, annealing is like giving the material a chance to “relax” and rearrange its internal structure, resulting in better performance for various uses, from manufacturing to engineering applications.