Carburization is a heat treatment process where carbon is diffused into the surface of a metal, typically steel, to increase its hardness and wear resistance. This process is crucial in applications where surface durability is essential, such as in gears and other high-stress components.

Carburization

Heat treatment process

Carbon Diffusion

Surface of a metal

Metal hardness

Wear resistance is the ability of a material to withstand damage or degradation due to mechanical action such as friction, abrasion, or erosion. It is a critical property for materials used in applications where surfaces are in relative motion, impacting longevity and performance.

Wear Resistance

Surface durability refers to the resistance of a material's surface to wear, abrasion, and erosion under specific conditions. It is critical in ensuring the longevity and performance of materials and is influenced by factors such as material composition, environmental exposure, and mechanical stresses.

Surface Durability

High-stress components

Gears are rotating machine elements with cut teeth that mesh with another toothed part to transmit torque and change the speed, direction, or torque of mechanical systems. They are fundamental components in various machinery, enabling controlled and efficient transfer of motion and power between shafts.

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