The Gas Nitriding Process
UltraGlow® Gas Nitriding is a case-hardening process whereby nitrogen is diffused into the surface of a solid ferrous alloy by holding the metal at a suitable temperature in contact with a nitrogenous gas, usually ammonia.
Benefits of This Heat Treatment:
- Extends part/tool life
- Adds performance, fatigue strength and endurance
- Enhances surface lubricity
- Reduces erosion
- Increases material flow in molds and dies
- Improves corrosion resistance
- No post-process machining
- Improves wear resistance
- Minimal growth/distortion
- Precise and versatile
- Phase controllable compound zone (or white layer)
- For additional corrosion resistance, Advanced Heat Treat Corp's UltraOx® treatment can be combined with the gas nitriding process. Click here to learn more about ULTRAOX.
Common Materials for Gas Nitriding
Austenitic stainless steel (200, 304, 316, etc.); Martensitic stainless steel (410, 440, etc.); Cast materials (gray/ductile/nodular iron); Medium Carbon Steel (4140, 4142, 4340, etc.); Low Alloy/Low Carbon Steel (1018, 1020, etc.) & more. Talk to your AHT rep for a complete list.
AHT UltraGlow® Gas & Ion Nitriding Capabilities:
The working parameters of Advanced Heat Treat Corp.'s gas & ion nitriding equipment are very large:
- 160" in diameter
- 360" in length
- 60,000 lbs. in weight
The heat treatment is offered at three AHT locations. Click the corresponding button below for a list of services & contact info.
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AMS Gas Nitriding Specifications
AHT can currently certify to the AMS 2759/6, AMS 2759/10 and AMS 2759/12 specifications. Learn about our certifications, specifications and focus on quality here.
Advanced Heat Treat Corp.'s UltraGlow® Gas Nitriding is your answer to an economical way of heat treating rolls, shafts, extruder screws & much more. Learn more about Gas Nitriding with these whitepapers, case studies & more.
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