A family-owned heat treatment company, situated in Lombardy, Italy, has expanded its surface treatment capabilities to include Nitreg® controlled nitriding, Nitreg®-C nitrocarburizing, and ONC® in-process oxidation treatments.
GalvanoTechnik invested in a compact Nitrex system, model NXK-609, configured to process 23.5” diameter by 35.5” high (600mm by 900mm) workloads that weigh up to 1300 lbs (600 kg). The system promises to comply with the temperature uniformity requirements of AMS 2750E, in addition to meeting specifications ASM 2759/10, which would make it possible to achieve required metallurgical and mechanical properties for controlled nitriding. NXK series is designed to leave a reduced footprint and combines three process technologies into one platform.
GalvanoTechnik added nitriding and nitrocarburizing to its portfolio after engaging in deeper dialogue with its customers and identifying new needs. Six months after the installation and start-up of the Nitrex system, the company now supports customers in the defense and automotive industries to solve unique challenges related to wear and corrosion resistance as well as aesthetic surface finishes.
Applications range from firearms components, such as magazines and barrels, to automotive components. Working with GalvanoTechnik, the Nitrex Research & Technology team designed and tested process recipes to meet requirements for each part. All control recipes are stored to the Nitrex system process library; the operator simply selects the process for a specific application. The control system then takes over, automatically monitoring and adjusting parameters including time, temperature, atmosphere composition, and Kn nitriding potential.
