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carburizingOldest method for surface-hardening steel, by heat or mechanical means to increase the hardness of the outer surface while leaving the core relatively soft. The combination of hard surface and soft interior withstands very high stress and fatigue, and also offers low cost and superior flexibility in manufacturing. To carburize, the steel parts are placed in a carbonaceous environment (with charcoal, coke, and carbonates, or with carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane, or propane) at a high temperature for several hours. The carbon diffuses into the surface of the steel, altering the crystal structure of the metal. Gears, ball and roller bearings, and piston pins are often carburized. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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From casting a gear box to carburizing gears and CBN finishing of the gear teeth, the company is said to do it all. And Dana has signed an agreement with ALD Vacuum Technologies (Hanau, Germany) to develop the AtmoPlas technology for heat-treating and carburizing. of Energy to develop an integrated heat treatment model for aluminum castings and materials and a process design for high-temperature carburizing. |
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