SURFACE HARDENING
Plasma Ferritic Nitrocarburizing
Plasma ferritic nitrocarburizing is a controlled surface hardening process that introduces both nitrogen and carbon into the surface of a component. The process can improve wear performance, fatigue resistance, and surface durability while maintaining the dimensional control required for precision components.
THE PROCESS
How Ferritic Nitrocarburizing Differs from Plasma Nitriding
Ferritic nitrocarburizing is closely related to plasma ion nitriding, but the treatment atmosphere includes carbon-bearing gases in addition to nitrogen and hydrogen. This allows both nitrogen and carbon to diffuse into the surface of the component.
The resulting surface layer can provide an effective combination of hardness, wear resistance, and improved performance under sliding or repeated mechanical contact.
Improved Wear Resistance
Helps protect working surfaces against adhesive wear and repeated mechanical contact.
Improved Scuffing Resistance
The treated surface can provide improved resistance to scuffing and seizure between mating components.
Improved Fatigue Performance
The diffusion zone can enhance surface fatigue performance in components subjected to repeated loading.
Minimal Distortion
Relatively low processing temperatures help preserve component geometry and dimensional accuracy.
Surface Hardness
Creates a hardened working surface while retaining the properties of the underlying component.
Corrosion Resistance
The compound layer can provide additional resistance to corrosion depending on the material and treatment requirements.
DISCUSS YOUR APPLICATION
Is Ferritic Nitrocarburizing Right for Your Component?
Contact JGS with your material, component, and performance requirements. We can review the application and help determine whether plasma ferritic nitrocarburizing or another surface treatment is the appropriate approach.