Low pressure carburising and high pressure gas quenching

Abstract

The traditional technology of heat treatment for gear components is the combination of atmospheric gas carburising with oil quenching. This technology is proven to deliver reliable results. However, the need of modern production is to react fast according to changing processes and production volumes. The highest technical requirements in combination with economical production methods must be met to ensure the highest quality standards and to establish environmental friendly production. Low pressure carburising and high pressure gas quenching is a reliable method that is used more and more in Asia, Europe and North America. This technology is an answer to the above described needs. Major car and gear makers have proven this process and implemented it into the mass production of gears components. With low pressure carburising and high pressure gas quenching it is possible to have real high production volumes and to react very flexible to different production scenarios.