Influence of Diffusional Surface Alloying on the Hardened-Layer Thickness for Gray-Iron Machine Parts

Abstract

In diffusional surface alloying, gray-iron components of vehicles and machines are heated in contact with oxides of the alloying elements (chromium, titanium, vanadium, and molybdenum). The influence of the sample temperature and holding time in diffusional surface alloying on the thickness of the hardened layer is investigated, on the basis of experiment planning. The models obtained may be used to ensure specified thickness of the hardened layer in diffusional surface alloying, with maximum productivity in both production and repair processes.