Austempering
Processes
- Austenitizing in endogas from 1450°F to 1650°F
- Quenching in salt from 550°F to 750°F
- In-line rinsing and oiling
- Optional secondary oiling and spinning
Process Capabilities
- Neutral hardening
- Meets AMS 2750 (pyrometry), AMS 2759, CQI-9, etc.
- Continuous belt furnaces
- Plain carbon steels, low alloy steels
- Digital furnace charting (T, t, %CP, s)
Process Features
- Bainitic microstructure that offers good ductility and a wide range of hardness
- Air tempering usually not necessary
- Loading monitor/alarm with safety controls
- Parts come out clean, suitable for plating or coating
- 3-shift operation