A complete introduction to steel heat treatment methods, microstructure evaluation, and quality assurance practices using industry-relevant techniques.
Surface Treatments
Full Code
MAN0109225
Module Type
E-learning
Description
Short description:
Presents surface hardening techniques that improve steel's wear resistance without compromising core toughness.
Long description:
This module focuses on case hardening, a surface modification method used to enhance wear resistance while maintaining core ductility. Learners will examine major case hardening techniques—carburising, carbonitriding, nitriding, and induction hardening—exploring how each method alters surface composition and hardness. The module provides in-depth analysis of temperature profiles, time cycles, depth of penetration, and the metallurgical changes induced by each process. Real-world applications in tooling and gear production are highlighted to demonstrate industrial relevance and material benefits.
What you will learn
- Describe the principles and application of carburising in case hardening.
- Explain the carbonitriding and nitriding processes and their effect on surface properties.
- Analyze the metallurgical impact of induction hardening and its suitability for specific components.
- Compare depth of hardening and temperature ranges for common case hardening processes.
- Select appropriate case hardening techniques for different industrial components based on function.
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