The Efficiency Of Plasma Nitriding For Surface Hardening

 

The product is first sealed in a low pressure vacuum. The only gas plasma required is nitrogen, but it is often done using hydrogen, argon, and methane. Unlike gas nitriding, these chemicals are not the main mechanism of the method. As soon as gases fill the back, high-power electrical fields bathe the product in a constant voltage and form ionized molecules. This is plasma. Typically you need a certain temperature for nitrogen to be ready for this process. While the temperature is regulated in plasma ion nitriding, it is electricity that causes the reaction. The plasma that forms is visible through the window of the chamber. The compounds formed in the process deposit active nitrogen on the material and form a solid layer with carbon.

 

So what makes nitriding worth?

It's a clean process with benefits that range from economy to flexibility.

●     No tear. It's a distortion-free process. This means that your surface will not change at all. This is because we are doing it at a medium temperature which will reduce the tension on the steel while keeping it intact.

●     No wear. Don't expect the layer to go away anytime soon. It's durable and dense. No bending, rolling, or pressing will break it easily.

●     Ridiculous harshness. The hardness can increase by 40 times.

●     Surface changes. While we ensure minimal changes in size or shape, we can increase the metal's resistance to friction and corrosion.

●     Consistency. Plasma nitriding is a controlled process. We can do the same thing over and over and get the same results every time.

●     Flexibility - It's easy to mask your metal. This means that you can only add as many or as few layers to any part of the surface as you need.

●     Eco friendliness - This process is non-toxic and uses half the energy and gas as other methods. It's as clean as brushing your teeth.

This hardening method is extremely efficient and dynamic. No polishing or finishing is required for surfaces, but this can be done if you need super-smooth metal. At Advanced Nitriding Solutions we specialize in pulse plasma ion nitriding in the United States and Canada. Visit the website for more details.