Accelerated and improved carburising with MFC controlled nitrogen-methanol atmospheres

Abstract

The ability to produce high quality and consistant carburised parts requires precise control of the carbursing atmosphere. The use of mass flow controllers (MFCs) is described as a means to regulate the furnace atmosphere composition as well as to improve quality of the heat treated parts by the use of a consistent atmosphere. Furthermore, the increasing productivity by the use of accelerated carburising (ACP) and MFCs is reported.