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Kicking things off, we think it's only fair to clear the air about the difference between heat treatments and thermochemical treatments.

Plasma is just the fourth state of matter, coming right after the well-known solid, liquid, and gas.

Here's a quick six-step rundown of the Plasma Nitriding process, followed by spotlighting three key terms: Diffusion, Ionized Gas, and Nitride Compounds

Here's the rundown on the Top 10 Plasma Nitriding concepts that techs and industry pros need to get a handle on.

Let's zoom in on the surface of metal parts during plasma nitriding. What goes on during the process?

Understanding the difference between the White Layer and the Diffusion Zone is crucial because each plays a unique role in enhancing the performance of treated materials.

It's a well-known fact that surface hardness and impact resistance are on opposite ends of the spectrum.

There's a sibling process to nitriding called Ferritic Nitrocarburizing (FNC). They share the whole deal of treating surfaces by diffusing ions into the piece.

The go-to methods for infusing nitrogen into metal surfaces are gas nitriding, cyanide salt baths, and plasma nitriding.

Choosing the right gases and their specific mix is a big deal in Plasma Nitriding.

Some industries have already started shifting towards cleaner surface hardening processes.