Seeking nitriding or nitrocarburizing services for large-scale parts? Look no further than the Nitrex Heat Treating Services (HTS) facility in Chicago, IL. Specializing in NITREG® controlled gas nitriding, NITREG®-C controlled nitrocarburizing, and NITREG®-S nitriding of stainless steel, our facility ensures precise and uniform heat treatment of large components, guaranteeing superior mechanical and tribological properties.
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PROCESS CONSISTENCY & RELIABILITY IN NITRIDING / NITROCARBURIZING
When it comes to treating large parts, maintaining consistency and quality across the entire surface of each part is key. Nitreg® technology brings precision to controlled nitriding, allowing for exact control over the case depth and nitride layer formation. This precision is key for components subject to extreme wear and fatigue. For parts operating in corrosive environments, Nitreg®-C nitrocarburizing further improves surface properties and increases corrosion resistance. For stainless steel components, Nitreg®-S enhances wear resistance and fatigue strength while maintaining non-magnetic properties, crucial for corrosion resistance.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR NITRIDING / NITROCARBURIZING LARGE PARTS
- Temperature Uniformity: Nitrex furnaces are equipped with advanced temperature controls, ensuring homogeneous heat distribution throughout the furnace. This is crucial for maintaining consistent case depth and nitride layer formation across larger surfaces.
- Atmosphere Control: Nitreg®, Nitreg®-C, and Nitreg®-S technologies manage the atmosphere within the furnace, securing a stable and uniform atmosphere for consistent treatment of the entire part.
- Process Time: While larger parts may necessitate longer cycle times, Nitreg® optimizes the duration through efficient process control. This leads to a more streamlined and cost-effective operation without compromising the quality of the treatment.
- Part Distortion: One of the key advantages of Nitreg® lies in its ability to preserve the part’s dimensional integrity. This is due to the precise control of process parameters, pivotal for the dimensional stability of large components.
APPLICATIONS & RESULTS
Our solutions are widely adopted in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, agriculture, Marine, Energy, tooling, and precision sectors, where enhancing part performance and durability is essential.
Application: Compact Mining
Size: Greater than 40” (100 cm)
Weight: 30,000 lbs (13,600 kg)
Industry: Mining
Technology: Nitreg® and ONC®
Results: Parts exhibit improved surface hardness and fatigue strength, crucial for components facing mechanical stress, wear, and occasionally, harsh environmental conditions.
Application: Welding Table
Size: Greater than 150” (380cm)
Weight: 8,000 lbs (3,630 kg)
Industry: Commercial Fabrication
Technology: Nitreg® and ONC®
*Suitable for Voluminous Components
Application: Tractor and Implement Parts
Weight: 35,000 lbs (15,900 kg)
Industry: Agriculture
Technology: Nitreg®-C and ONC®
*Suitable for Large, Custom Components
Weight: 40,000 lbs (18,100 kg)
Technology: Nitreg® and ONC®
Jason Orosz, President of Nitrex HTS, proudly states, "At HTS Illinois, we lead the way in processing large and long parts. Our commitment to quality, combined with the proven benefits of our processes, makes us a preferred partner in the heat treating industry. Thanks to Nitreg®, size is no barrier when it comes to achieving excellence."
NITRIDING/NITROCARBURIZING SIZE CAPABILITIES
LOCATION | FURNACE CAPACITY | PROCESSES |
|---|---|---|
ILLINOIS | FURNACE N8 Height: 177 inches (4.5 meters) Diameter: 63 inches (1.6 meters) Load Size: 55,000 lbs (25,000 kg) FURNACE N33 Height: 98 inches (2.5 meters) Diameter: 138 inches (3.5 meters) Load Size: 55,000 lbs (25,000 kg) | Nitreg® nitriding Nitreg®-C nitrocarburizing Nitreg®-S nitriding stainless steel ONC® post-oxidation |
INDIANA | Height: 138 inches (3.5 meters) Diameter: 63 inches (1.6 meters) Load Size: 17,600 lbs (8,000 kg) | Nitreg® nitriding Nitreg®-C nitrocarburizing Nitreg®-S nitriding stainless steel ONC® post-oxidation |
MICHIGAN | Length: 210 inches (5.3 meters) Height: 100 inches (2.5 meters) Wdith: 100 inches (2.5 meters) Load Size: 55,000 lbs (25,000 kg) | Nitreg® nitriding Nitreg®-C nitrocarburizing Nitreg®-S nitriding of stainless steel ONC® post-oxidation |
