Ferritic Nitrocarburizing (FNC) is a thermochemical treatment process that enhances steel components’ surface hardness, wear resistance, and fatigue strength.
It involves diffusing nitrogen and carbon into the surface of the steel at temperatures typically in the range of 950°F to 1,150°F (510°C to 620°C).
This range is below the critical transformation temperature, ensuring no phase change in the steel and resulting in a hard, wear-resistant ferritic nitrocarburized case.
The FNC process produces a hard case on the component’s surface, significantly improving its wear resistance.
FNC increases the fatigue strength of steel components, making them less prone to failure under cyclic loads.
The process improves the corrosion resistance of steel, as the nitrocarburized layer acts as a barrier to environmental attacks.
Since FNC takes place at temperatures below the phase transformation range, the distortion of components is minimal.
Compared to other surface hardening methods, FNC is cost-effective and provides excellent value for its improvements.
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