postheat
/ˈpoʊstˌhiːt/
noun
- The application of heat to a material after a main heating process, often to relieve stress or improve properties.
- The technician adjusted the postheat temperature for the glass.
- Postheat is an important step in welding to strengthen the joint.
- The metal was cooled slowly after postheat to prevent cracking.
verb
- To apply heat to something after a primary heating process.
- The welder will postheat the pipe to reduce internal stress.
- They postheat the steel to improve its hardness.
- You should postheat the ceramic piece to make it more durable.
adjective
- Relating to or occurring after a heating process.
- The postheat cycle lasts for about thirty minutes.
- Postheat treatment is required for certain types of alloys.
- The machine has a postheat setting for delicate materials.