Steel Heat Treating Fundamentals and Processes
Introduction to Surface Hardening of Steels[1]
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Published:2013
Abstract
Surface hardening improves the wear resistance of steel parts. This article focuses exclusively on the methods that involve surface and subsurface modification without any intentional buildup or increase in part dimensions. These include diffusion methods, such as carburizing, nitriding, carbonitriding, and austenitic and ferritic nitrocarburizing, as well as selective-hardening methods, such as laser transformation hardening, electron beam hardening, ion implantation, selective carburizing, and surface hardening with arc lamps. The article also discusses the factors affecting the choice of these surface-hardening methods.
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Member Sign InMichael J. Schneider, Madhu S. Chatterjee, Introduction to Surface Hardening of Steels, Steel Heat Treating Fundamentals and Processes, Vol 4A, ASM Handbook, Edited By Jon L. Dossett, George E. Totten, ASM International, 2013, p 389–398, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v04a.a0005771
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