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Bodycote is leading its sector in the transition to low carbon heat treatment

The race to decarbonise our energy-intensive industries no longer a distant goal—it’s a business imperative. The UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) released its seventh Carbon Budget on 26 February 2025, setting the UK’s economy a goal of an 87% reduction in emissions by 2040 – essential to mitigate the worst effects of climate change. This…

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Case study: Driving the green energy transition with Specialist Technologies

In 2023, Bodycote began work on a major new multi-year contract to provide efficient processing of automotive parts destined for hybrid vehicles, using low pressure carburising (one of our Specialist Technologies). The win marked another key milestone in the Group’s efforts to transition customers into adopting newer, lower-carbon heat treatment processes. Bodycote won the contract…

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The effects of low temperature carbon diffusion on stainless steel

Stainless steels along with nickel based alloys are often selected for many applications in corrosive environments. While resistance to corrosion makes them a favourable choice, poor tribological behaviour may prevent a broader use of these materials. The Kolsterising® process is a proven method for the surface hardening of these materials by the diffusion of carbon.…

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Embracing green manufacturing: the environmental advantages of low pressure carburising over traditional carburising techniques

As industries worldwide continue to prioritise sustainability and environmental responsibility, innovative manufacturing techniques that minimise environmental impact are increasingly in demand. In the field of heat treatment, low pressure carburising (LPC) offers significant environmental advantages over traditional carburising techniques. This article will explore the benefits of LPC and how it contributes to a greener, more responsible future in manufacturing.

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Enhancing the food and beverage industry with Kolsterising®: the ultimate solution for surface hardening of stainless steel

The food and beverage industry requires high-performance materials to withstand the demanding processing conditions and maintain strict hygiene standards. Kolsterising® is a unique surface hardening technology developed by Bodycote, specifically designed to enhance the properties of stainless steel. This article will explore the advantages of Kolsterising® and its application in the food and beverage industry.

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HVOF: A REACH-compliant alternative to hexavalent chrome with environmental benefits

Hexavalent chrome, also known as chromium (VI), has been widely used in various industries for its exceptional corrosion resistance and durability. However, its toxic nature poses significant risks to human health and the environment. To address these concerns, High-Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) coatings technology has emerged as a REACH-compliant alternative, offering performance that exceeds customer…

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Questions and answers concerning cavitation erosion

What is cavitation erosion? Cavitation erosion is an effect of surface deterioration and surface material loss, mostly in hydraulic machinery and the associated components. Pressure differences in high-velocity liquids can cause vapor or gas pockets, which collapse abruptly on the surface of the material due to the pressure change near the surface. These exploding gas…

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How can we ensure 3D printed metal parts are service ready for critical applications?

Once a 3D printed metal part is produced, the component is often far from ready to be used for its intended purpose, particularly applications in safety-critical industries with stringent quality standards such as aerospace, medical, energy and automotive. As-built metal parts can contain microstructure defects and material porosity that may be created during the additive…

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Why use Electron Beam Welding to join metals?

Electron beam welding (EBW) is a fusion welding process that uses a beam of high velocity electrons to produce a high integrity weld. A concentrated beam of high energy electrons impinges upon the surfaces of the materials to be welded and produces an enormous amount of heat, which melts and joins the two materials. The…

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What is ion implantation?

Historically, the first ion implanter was helium based, constructed and operated in 1911 at Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge by Ernest Rutherford and his students. In 1949, Shockley filed for a patent, “Semiconductor Translating Device” describing the p-n junction fabrication using ion implantation. In 1954, he filed another patent, “Forming of Semiconductor Devices by Ionic Bombardment”…