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Which industries have upgraded to Plasma Nitriding?
With this infographic, we wrap up our series on 'Plasma Nitriding Basics for the Layperson.' Some industries have already started...
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IonHeat SM
- Apr 23
- 1 min
What are the gasses used for Plasma Nitriding?
Choosing the right gases and their specific mix is a big deal in Plasma Nitriding. First off, it's all about controlling the process,...
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IonHeat SM
- Apr 16
- 1 min
What is the best Nitriding method?
The go-to methods for infusing nitrogen into metal surfaces are gas nitriding, cyanide salt baths, and plasma nitriding. While plasma...
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IonHeat SM
- Apr 9
- 1 min
Nitriding Vs. Ferritic Nitrocarburizing (FNC)
There's a sibling process to nitriding called Ferritic Nitrocarburizing (FNC). They share the whole deal of treating surfaces by...
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IonHeat SM
- Apr 2
- 1 min
White Layer, asset or liability?
It's a well-known fact that surface hardness and impact resistance are on opposite ends of the spectrum. That's why the White Layer comes...
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IonHeat SM
- Mar 26
- 1 min
Unveiling the Compound Zone (White Layer)
Understanding the difference between the White Layer and the Diffusion Zone is crucial because each plays a unique role in enhancing the...
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IonHeat SM
- Mar 19
- 1 min
Reactions that occur at the surface of the part during Plasma Nitriding
Let's zoom in on the surface of metal parts during plasma nitriding. What goes on during the process? The bombardment of nitrogen ions,...
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IonHeat SM
- Mar 12
- 1 min
Plasma Nitriding Fundamentals
Here's the rundown on the Top 10 Plasma Nitriding concepts that techs and industry pros need to get a handle on, especially if they're in...
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IonHeat SM
- Mar 5
- 1 min
How does Plasma Nitriding work?
Here's a quick six-step rundown of the Plasma Nitriding process, followed by spotlighting three key terms: Diffusion, Ionized Gas, and...
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IonHeat SM
- Feb 27
- 1 min
What is Plasma?
When we talk about plasma nitriding, what's the deal with that fancy term? Plasma is just the fourth state of matter, coming right after...
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IonHeat SM
- Feb 20
- 1 min
Heat treatments or thermochemical treatments - which path to take?
We're rolling out a series of infographics that demystify the basics of Plasma Nitriding. Kicking things off, we think it's only fair to...
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