"Steve B" wrote in message
Just how much strength is lost when heat is used
to straighten something? I know it varies with
the amount of heat applied, and over what area,
but is (are) there any general statements that
hold true across the board?

Steve

General? Yah, don't touch it, it's hot!
And you don't know more? You're the 'expert'
around here ya know...... ;)}