Specialist Technologies

The effects of low temperature carbon diffusion on stainless steel
The effects of low temperature carbon diffusion on stainless steel 2362 2496 The Bodycote Blog

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…

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Embracing green manufacturing: the environmental advantages of low pressure carburising over traditional carburising techniques
Embracing green manufacturing: the environmental advantages of low pressure carburising over traditional carburising techniques 2250 1500 The Bodycote Blog
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. read more

Questions and answers concerning cavitation erosion
Questions and answers concerning cavitation erosion 960 521 The Bodycote Blog

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…

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How can we ensure 3D printed metal parts are service ready for critical applications?
How can we ensure 3D printed metal parts are service ready for critical applications? 2560 1709 The Bodycote Blog

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…

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What is ion implantation?
What is ion implantation? 1920 1124 The Bodycote Blog

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…

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Why is there some degree of porosity in most metal alloy castings?
Why is there some degree of porosity in most metal alloy castings? 1920 851 The Bodycote Blog

The process by which molten metal freezes in a shaped casting is a complex process.  The first metal to freeze at the mold’s surface is typically fine grained and dense due to chilling…

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What is Expanded Austenite or “S-phase”?
What is Expanded Austenite or “S-phase”? 2362 2496 The Bodycote Blog

The terms “expanded austenite” and “S-phase” were coined when first discovered in the early 1980s. The term S-phase was used to describe new peaks shown with X-ray powder diffraction (XRD)…

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The frequently asked questions of Kolsterising ®
The frequently asked questions of Kolsterising ® 1920 1429 The Bodycote Blog

Microhardness vs. diffusion depth of treated stainless steel 1.4404 (316L) and hardness conversion table Kolsterising ®, proprietary to Bodycote, is a technology that greatly improves the mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant materials. Some of…

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What Is Galling?
What Is Galling? 1600 1200 The Bodycote Blog

Galling is a type of mechanical wear caused by a combination of friction and adhesion between sliding surfaces typically under a compressive load.   It is the result of tearing and…

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What is the difference between nitriding and Bodycote’s Corr-I-Dur® process?
What is the difference between nitriding and Bodycote’s Corr-I-Dur® process? 1920 834 The Bodycote Blog

Thanks to the wide range of applications, Nitriding and Nitrocarburising processes are becoming more and more important. In addition to mechanical and technological characteristics, corrosion resistance is of vital importance…

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