Summary for heat treated metal color Discussion
The thread asks about a black or yellow finish after heat treating metal, especially after quenching in oil or in atmosphere, and whether the color can be achieved at the finishing stage without painting. The excerpt only contains the question from Per-Magnus Mansnerus, so no answerer’s advice is shown. The practical issue appears to be whether heat treatment itself can produce a decorative or protective black or yellow surface, or whether a separate finishing step is needed. Based on the question alone, the discussion centers on post-heat-treat appearance rather than the hardening process itself, and it suggests the asker is looking for a built-in color effect from the quench or atmosphere rather than an added coating.
March 21, 2013
Q. Hi!
I wonder how to get the colors black or yellow at the “finishing stage” on heat treated metals?
I have metals that are quenched in oil or “atmosphere”.
It could be great if I don’t have to “paint” them after the heat treatment is finished!
/PM
Per-Magnus Mansnerus
– Falun, Sweden