The use of fire to enhance material properties is not strange to us, archaeological findings in South Africa indicate that ancient humans were heating stone to make tools 164,000 years ago.
In the Middle Ages, skilled craftsmen demonstrated deep metallurgical understanding through empirical knowledge.
These traditional methods remain effective, but some applications demand a different approach.
While medieval craftsmen relied on intuition, computational advancements now allow us to precisely control the process.
The use of vacuum chambers to minimize oxidation and controlled nitrogen gas deployment ensures uniform cooling—critical for process consistency.
This process reduces deformation and enables the use of VC-150 steel in the watch, providing superior durability and the precision needed for the assembly’s perfect fit.
I would like to take a moment and thank @Eliminator for the questions and hope I could clarify some of those today.
If any of you are curious about the processes I’m detailing in this series. Feel free to ask in the comments and I’ll do my best to answer it.
RA.Gracioli