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title: "What is the purpose of annealing in the customised manufacturing of drive elements?"
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datePublished: "2025-08-27T08:35:41+00:00"
dateModified: "2025-11-17T13:47:52+00:00"
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Annealing reduces internal stresses and improves machinability. The advantage lies in easier further processing, while the disadvantage is reduced hardness. ZIMM uses annealing specifically to produce stress-free and dimensionally accurate components.