Salt Bath Special Applications
Nitriding done at Greenfield Industries
Typically a process cycle will molten salt nitride to provide a ultra hard case to cutting tools. Cleaning systems are usually incorporated into the processing to deliver clean finished parts. This system was automated with a Fluidtherm smart hoist, additionally a preclean operation was performed in a degreasing tank.
SPM div. Champion Aviation Products, TP Orthodontics, OYO AeroSpace are all users of a low temperature table top salt bath; a special solution for their special heat treat problems in salt up to 1000ºF.
An automatic “carousel” conveyor system was used to copper braze the bicycle fork assemblies. In addition to the brazing process, the parts have some hardening enhancement due to the austenitizing effect and an aggressive quench in cold water.