We plate high-strength steel parts and need a defensible hydrogen embrittlement relief schedule.
Our current practice is baking within 1 hour of plating, but the oven loading and time start point are inconsistent. I would like to compare:
- Time from plating to oven
- Temperature and hold time by strength level
- Oven loading and air circulation
- Records and traceability
Please share standards or customer requirements you follow; this is a safety-critical topic.
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