Does nitriding affect dimensions?

In certain applications, it does not need to be eliminated. During nitriding, parts increase slightly in size because of the increase in volume that occurs in the case.

What is ion nitride?

Plasma nitriding (Ion nitriding) is a plasma supported thermochemical case hardening process used to increase wear resistance, surface hardness and fatigue by generation of a hard layer including compressive stresses.

Which is better carburizing or nitriding?

For more heavily loaded parts like large gears and bearings, carburizing may be a better choice. Deeper case depths, a requirement of coarse toothed heavily loaded gears and bearings can readily be economically achieved. Depending on the application, nitriding may be a less expensive heat treatment process.

What is the formula for nitride ion?

N-3
The formula for nitride Ion is N-3.

Why is nitriding used?

Nitriding is a heat treating process that diffuses nitrogen into the surface of a metal to create a case-hardened surface. These processes are most commonly used on low-alloy steels. They are also used on titanium, aluminium and molybdenum.

Why is the nitriding process preferred over carburizing?

Nitriding can be done at lower temperatures than carburizing. The diffusion of nitrogen gas normally occurs at low temperatures, and hardening occurs without quenching. Only the surface is hardened, the core remains the same. When a steel has undergone Nitriding process, it has excellent wear resistance.

Which is better ion nitriding or gas nitrided?

Excellent wear resistance: the ion plasma nitriding process produces a compound zone that is dense, nonporous, very hard but not brittle, and has a low coefficient of friction Reproducible results and better control compared to gas nitriding: the process of plasma nitriding is fully automated and computer controlled

Who are the experts in ion nitriding case hardening?

At Metal Plasma Technology (MPT) in Valencia California, we are experts in plasma ion nitriding. We perform advanced case hardening on a wide variety of steels. This process supports the aerospace, defense, power generation, oil, gas, automotive, medical, and commercial industries.

Why is ion nitriding important to the steel industry?

Additionally, the ion nitriding process improves the metallurgical properties of the steel. This helps lower materials cost. Our process also reduces cycle times. These advantages combine to save our customers time and money. MPT in Valencia, CA was founded in 1986 by A.B. Kassir.

Which is a characteristic of ion plasma nitriding?

Ion Plasma Nitriding of components is characterized by their active participation in glow discharge, since they serve as cathodes. Excellent wear resistance: the ion plasma nitriding process produces a compound zone that is dense, nonporous, very hard but not brittle, and has a low coefficient of friction