MATERIALS & CAPABILITIES
Precision Plasma Nitriding for Ferrous Materials
JGS provides controlled plasma ion nitriding and related surface treatments for a wide range of iron-based materials. Process parameters can be developed around the material, component geometry, dimensional requirements, and performance goals of each application.
MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY
Materials We Work With
Plasma ion nitriding is primarily used with ferrous materials. Final treatment requirements depend on the specific alloy, heat treatment condition, component design, and desired performance.
Common engineering steels used for components requiring improved surface hardness and wear resistance.
Alloyed materials used in demanding tooling and component applications.
Materials used for dies, punches, molds, cutting tools, and other production tooling.
Selected stainless materials can be evaluated for application-specific plasma nitriding requirements.
Contact JGS to review the grade, condition, and performance requirements of your specific material.
Case Depth Control
Process parameters can be adjusted to develop nitrided case characteristics around application requirements.
Surface Hardness
Treatment can be optimized around the required surface hardness and material characteristics.
Compound Layer Control
Plasma processing allows control over compound layer formation depending on the desired surface properties.
Selective Hardening
Reusable masking can protect areas that do not require treatment while exposing critical working surfaces.
Low-Temperature Processing
Processing at relatively low temperatures helps minimize growth and dimensional distortion.
Repeatable Processing
Computer-controlled process recipes support consistent treatment across recurring production requirements.
APPLICATION REVIEW
What We Evaluate
The right treatment begins with understanding the component and its operating requirements.
Alloy grade, composition, and current material condition.
Geometry, working surfaces, masking needs, and critical dimensions.
Current hardness and prior processing that may affect treatment requirements.
Wear, fatigue, friction, corrosion, hardness, or service-life requirements.
PERFORMANCE
Surface Properties Tailored to the Application
Improve resistance to friction, abrasion, and repeated mechanical contact.
Improve surface performance in components subjected to repeated cyclic loading.
PLASOX® post-plasma oxidation can provide additional protection where corrosion resistance is required.
REVIEW YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Not Sure if Your Material Is a Good Fit?
Contact JGS with your material grade, component information, and performance requirements. We can review the application and help determine the appropriate treatment approach.