Modern plasma nitriding processes for conventional and stainless steels in the tool, mold, automotive, oil/gas and aerospace industries
Modern plasma nitriding processes for conventional and stainless steels in the tool, mold, automotive, oil/gas and aerospace industries
Thursday, October 23, 2025: 10:30 AM
140G (Huntington Place Convention Center)
PulsPlasma®Nitriding of gears, tools and components is increasingly being used as an alternative to conventional heat treatment processes for surface hardening as the Heat Treat industry gradually progresses to more energy efficient, adaptable, and environmentally friendly processes to improve wear and corrosion resistance of components.
This plasma-assisted thermo-chemical diffusion process of nitrogen and/or carbon into steel surfaces is conducted at temperatures between 350 °C and 600 °C can extend the service life of steel components.
Relatively low treatment temperatures between 350°C and 450°C enable the nitriding of stainless steels while maintaining corrosion resistance and as a low-distortion treatment for thin-walled components.
Due to the specific process conditions in PulsPlasma®Nitriding, the process is, in unique ways, “resource-saving” compared to case hardening by high temperature carburizing as well as compared with gas nitriding using ammonia.
The PulsPlasma®Nitriding process is a pollution free technology saving energy and other resources. The total manufacturing costs of workpieces can be significantly reduced.
Advanced systems and applications of PulsPlasma®Nitriding processes for the uniform treatment of large quantities of small parts as well as the nitriding of large tools or gear parts and components for the tool, mold, oil/gas, aerospace and automotive industries will be shown.
This plasma-assisted thermo-chemical diffusion process of nitrogen and/or carbon into steel surfaces is conducted at temperatures between 350 °C and 600 °C can extend the service life of steel components.
Relatively low treatment temperatures between 350°C and 450°C enable the nitriding of stainless steels while maintaining corrosion resistance and as a low-distortion treatment for thin-walled components.
Due to the specific process conditions in PulsPlasma®Nitriding, the process is, in unique ways, “resource-saving” compared to case hardening by high temperature carburizing as well as compared with gas nitriding using ammonia.
The PulsPlasma®Nitriding process is a pollution free technology saving energy and other resources. The total manufacturing costs of workpieces can be significantly reduced.
Advanced systems and applications of PulsPlasma®Nitriding processes for the uniform treatment of large quantities of small parts as well as the nitriding of large tools or gear parts and components for the tool, mold, oil/gas, aerospace and automotive industries will be shown.