Greater throughput for the same volume furnace due to the faster process cycles
Cost effective
Lower operational costs
Low process gas consumption
When amortization is complete, the process costs are even lower.
Low maintenance
Can be integrated into cell manufacturing
No special pre-cleaning requirements
The technology is built on known process technology (gas nitriding)
Controllable metallurgy
Low process temperature, no phase change
No quench, therefore no phase change
Low distortion, low growth
Can machine to size, followed by lapping or light grind
No post tempering necessary
Simple furnace construction
Economical process
Process acts as a “stabilizer”
Operation Costs:
Do not get hung up on the high investment cots. Yes it is usually a higher investment than with conventional gas nitriding. However there are advantages:
Faster floor to floor cycle times
Reduced energy consumption
Reduced process gas consumption
Reduced operator involvement, repeatability
Control of surface metallurgy
No expensive exhaust, scrubbing or burn off necessary
