nitriding
Nitriding is a heat-induced surface-hardening process in that nitrogen diffuses into the metal at high temperature, thus increasing both hardness and wear resistance. This process preserves surface properties without affecting the structure of the core metal. Nitriding is typically used to improve functional and application performance.
Key Features:
Surface Hardening: Nitrogen forms hard nitrides on metallic surfaces to improve wear and fatigue resistance.
Mineral Distortion: The process occurs at low temperatures and leads to the least distortion to the metal.
Corrosion Resistance: Effects of Nitriding on corrosion resistance. These improvements make components suitable for the most demanding conditions.
The main objective of Nitriding is to enhance the surface hardness and longevity of the metal components. This process is highly prevalent in the automotive, aerospace, and tooling industries. Nitriding like plasma and gas makes it higher efficiency and greener for the process.