Carbonitriding of tools is a process that increases surface hardness and wear resistance by enriching the surface with carbon. It extends tool life, improves productivity and accuracy, and reduces replacement and maintenance costs.
- Increased surface hardness and wear resistance—especially important for tools used to machine hard, abrasive materials.
- Reduced friction between the tool and the workpiece, allowing higher cutting speeds, lower energy consumption and improved machining accuracy.
- Improved resistance to corrosion and oxidation, extending service life and helping prevent deformation at elevated temperatures and in aggressive environments.
- Improved thermal stability. Carbonitrided tools can withstand high temperatures, enabling use when machining materials with high melting points.
Overall, tool carbonitriding helps improve process efficiency, reduce tool replacement and maintenance costs, and improve finished product quality.