The Nitrocarburizing Process: Part Three
Nitrocarburizing represents a critical thermochemical surface treatment process designed to enhance the surface hardness of steel components through controlled nitrogen and carbon diffusion. This comprehensive study examines the effects of nitrocarburizing on AISI 1020 carbon steel and X37CrMoV5-1 hot working tool steel, analyzing microstructure formation, hardness profiles, wear resistance, and corrosion behavior.