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Learn how surface hardening processes and steel characteristics influence material performance and how to select the right treatment for engineering applications.

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Other Surface Hardening Treatments
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Introduction to nitriding steels & Certificate of testing

Full Code

APP0309210

Module Type

E-learning

Description

Short description:
Explore nitriding and other surface hardening processes, and learn how to interpret certificates of testing for engineering steels.

Long description:
This module introduces key surface hardening treatments used in engineering steels, focusing on nitriding, its process, alloying elements, and interpretation of certificates of testing including chemical and mechanical properties.

What you will learn

- Differentiate surface hardening processes including nitriding, flame hardening, and induction hardening.
- Explain the nitriding process including temperature ranges and diffusion mechanisms.
- Identify alloying elements that contribute to nitride formation.
- Interpret the structure and components of a certificate of testing.
- Analyse heat treatment parameters and hardness data.

Module content
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Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse the effects of case and induction hardening to determine the heat treatment processes suited to meet material property requirements.
    2
  • Principles and effects of nitriding and nitrocarburising processes
    2
  • Effects of alloying elements, and component dimensions, on phase transformations occurring upon cooling from austenitising temperature
    2

  • Implements quality control measures, including hardness testing and tensile testing, to assess the effectiveness of heat treatment processes.
    2
  • Demonstrates the ability to execute heat treatment processes accurately, including selecting appropriate temperatures and holding times.
    2

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