Microsecond Heat Treatment of Gears

The article "Microsecond Heat Treatment of Gears" appeared in the March/April 2000 issue of Gear Technology.

Summary
The performance of metal surfaces can be dramatically enhanced by the thermal process of rapid surface melting and re-solidification (RMRS). When the surface of a metal part (for instance, a gear) is melted and re-solidified in less than one thousandth of a second, the resulting changes in the material can lead to: Increased wear and corrosion resistance, Improved surface finish and appearance, Enhanced surface uniformity and purity, and Sealing of surface cracks and pores.

Keywords
Heat Treating

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