Gas Nitriding/Gas Nitrocarburizing

Gas Nitriding or Gas Nitrocarburizing is a case-hardening process whereby nitrogen is introduced into the surface of a solid ferrous alloy by holding the metal at a suitable temperature in contact with a nitrogenous gas, usually ammonia.

Benefits include:

• Extends part/tool life
• Adds performance, fatigue strength and endurance
• Enhances surface lubricity
• Reduces erosion
• Increases material flow in molds and dies
• Improves corrosion resistance
• No post-process machining
• Improves wear resistance
• Zero to minimal growth/distortion
• Precise and versatile
• Phase controllable compound zone

Recommended for:

• Stainless steels
• Tool steels
• Powdered metals
• Medium carbon steels

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Nitriding and Nitrocarburizing

Nitriding and Nitrocarburizing are performed at lower temperatures than conventional heat treatments, which minimizes distortion.

These heat treatments improve wear resistance, fatigue strength, and corrosion resistance.

Nitriding/Nitrocarburizing Types:

• Ion Nitriding (Plasma Nitriding / Nitrocarburizing)
• Gas Nitriding (Gaseous Nitrocarburizing)
• Salt-Bath Nitriding (Liquid)

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