Residual stress is an often-overlooked factor that can significantly influence the performance, reliability, and service life of seamless steel pipes. In demanding applications such as oil and gas production, power generation, petrochemical processing, and aerospace systems, uncontrolled residual stress may contribute to dimensional distortion, cracking, fatigue failure, and reduced corrosion resistance. For steel pipe manufacturers, effective residual stress control is an essential part of producing high-quality seamless pipes that meet stringent industry standards and long-term performance requirements.