TS 1112

TS 1112 is a glossary standard for terms related to the heat treatment of metallic materials. Standards of this kind provide a shared technical language for engineers, metallurgists, and production teams working with heat treatment processes, helping ensure that terms used in specifications, reports, and discussions are understood consistently.

What the standard covers

The scope covers terms associated with the heat treatment of all metals and metal alloys. It does not cover terms for heat treatment of non-metallic materials. It also excludes terminology related to the melting of metals and alloys and to hot forming. In practical terms, the focus is on the vocabulary of thermal processing used to alter structure and properties, rather than on forming or melting operations.

Why heat treatment terminology matters

In metallurgy, heat treatment is the controlled heating and cooling of a material to modify its microstructure and, as a result, its properties. Clear terminology matters because concepts such as temperature, holding time, cooling conditions, hardness, ductility, and strength must be interpreted unambiguously. This is especially important in manufacturing, quality control, education, and technical communication.

As a terminology standard, TS 1112 functions more like a controlled glossary than a process specification. Its value lies in organizing the language of heat treatment into a common framework, making it easier to compare documents, exchange technical information, and avoid ambiguity in metalworking practice.

• Focuses on metals and metal alloys.
• Does not include non-metallic heat treatment terminology.
• Excludes terms for melting and hot forming.
• Supports common technical language in heat treatment work.