Oil, polymer, and gas quenching have long been used due to their effectiveness in cooling components rapidly to achieve the desired microstructure. However, they often cause distortion, complicating post-manufacturing corrections. A newer approach, Four-Dimensional Quenching (4DQ), uses high-pressure gas as the quenching medium and allows precise control over gas flow. This method significantly reduces distortion and ensures consistency across components.

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