Process
The process starts with a standard salt bath nitrocarburizing cycle, which produces a layer of ε iron nitride. Next, the workpiece is mechanically polished; typical polishing processes include vibratory finishing, lapping, and centerless grinding. Finally, the workpiece is re-immersed into the salt quench bath for 20 to 30 minutes, rinsed, and oil dipped. This last step optimizes the corrosion resistance by creating a 3 to 4 micrometre thick layer of iron oxide. It also gives the workpiece a black finish.
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