Nitriding and Nitrocarburizing create a hardened surface layer enriched with nitrogen and carbon, improving resistance to wear, fatigue, and corrosion. These processes are suitable for components requiring long service life under high stress conditions.
Nitriding Process
- Method: Gas nitriding in controlled atmosphere
- Temperature: 500°C - 580°C
- Duration: 24-96 hours
- Case Depth: 0.1mm - 0.6mm
- Surface Hardness: 600-1200 HV
Nitrocarburizing Process
- Method: Carbon addition to nitriding process
- Temperature: 550°C - 620°C
- Duration: 1-4 hours
- Enhanced Properties: Better corrosion resistance
Performance Improvements
- 3-5x increase in wear resistance
- Improved fatigue life
- Enhanced corrosion resistance
- Reduced friction coefficient
- Better dimensional stability
Typical Applications
- Gears and transmission components
- Engine parts (crankshafts, camshafts)
- Hydraulic components
- Extrusion dies
- Plastic mold components
- Firearm components