August 30, 2018
Case study: Paulo metallurgists lead part failure investigation and resolution
Being an integral part of customers’ success means more than just regularly receiving parts and treating them according to spec.…
May 17, 2018
Understanding effective vs. total case depth
Case hardening is a critical thermal process that results in hard, wear-resistant part surfaces while maintaining soft, ductile cores. We…
February 7, 2018
The salt bath nitriding process and its safer alternative
Nitriding is a popular case hardening technique renowned for the qualities it delivers at relatively low process temperatures. Salt bath…
April 17, 2017
Variants in the nitriding process: Do trade names affect outcomes?
For customers who need steel parts with improved toughness, higher hardness and retained ductility with less risk for distortion, nitriding…
March 14, 2017
Why nitriding steel is growing in popularity
A case-hardening technique in use since the early 20th century, nitriding steel has been an effective lower-temperature heat treatment for…
February 15, 2017
Case hardening basics: Nitrocarburizing vs. carbonitriding
It’s easy to get lost in the chemistry—and the nomenclature—behind heat-treating processes. There’s peace of mind in knowing what processes…