Overview
![](/assets/images/picto-drapeau-france-3a76576a5d60a512053b4612ab58dae5.png)
ABSTRACT
This article gives assistance in choosing thermal treatments for ferrous materials in automobiles. This task is delicate due to the existence of several different technical solutions. An evolving industrial context (available means, flow management, environment, etc.) together with constantly evolving specifications also complexify this approach. This article starts by detailing the vehicle entity together with the functional requirements of its technical parts. The solutions offered by thermal treatment in terms of technologies and functional properties are then examined to compare the processes and assist in the final choice.
Read this article from a comprehensive knowledge base, updated and supplemented with articles reviewed by scientific committees.
Read the articleAUTHORS
-
Michel GANTOIS: Professor at the École nationale supérieure des mines and the École européenne d'ingénieur en génie des matériaux, Nancy
-
Yves POURPRIX: Head of PSA's Materials and Technology Department
INTRODUCTION
Drawing up a guide to choosing heat treatments for ferrous metals in the automotive sector is a tricky business for several reasons:
firstly, because there isn't just one technical solution to a function, but often several competing ones;
secondly, because choices often depend on the industrial context (existing resources, investment policy, flow management, environmental problems, etc.);
lastly, because the specifications for a function or component change very quickly, as do the range of technical solutions on offer.
We'll start with a fairly thorough overview of the automotive context, covering the vehicle entity, its main mechanical components, their functional requirements, and finally the industrial context.
In the second part, this approach will enable us to look at solutions in terms of technologies and functional properties, compare processes and discuss trends for the near future.
Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
You do not have access to this resource.
Click here to request your free trial access!
Already subscribed? Log in!
![](/assets/images/logo-eti-286623ed91fa802ce039246e516e5852.png)
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference
This article is included in
Metal treatments
This offer includes:
Knowledge Base
Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees
Services
A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources
Practical Path
Operational and didactic, to guarantee the acquisition of transversal skills
Doc & Quiz
Interactive articles with quizzes, for constructive reading
Choice of heat treatment for ferrous materials in the automotive industry
Bibliography
References
- (1) - DANG VAN (K.) - Comportement à la fatigue des métaux - . Sciences et Techniques de l'Armement Mémorial de l'artillerie française, 1 er fasc. p. 113-116 (1973).
In Engineering Techniques
Standardization
Thermal and mechanical treatments
PSA standards
- Traitements mécaniques. Grenaillage de renforcement - B15 2240 - Janv. 02
- Traitements thermiques. Trempe superficielle - B15 2150 - Sept. 02
- Traitements thermochimiques. Cémentation. Carbonitruration - B15 2220 - Oct. 97
- Traitements thermiques. Nitruration - B15 2240 - Janv. 97
- Traitements thermiques. Recuit isotherme - B15 2330...
Manufacturers
Equipment manufacturers
Aichelin (ovens) https://www.aichelin.com/
ATI (ovens) http://www.ati-furnace.com/fr/default.htm
CECF-FOFUMI (furnaces)
Celes – Induction electrothermics...
Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
You do not have access to this resource.
Click here to request your free trial access!
Already subscribed? Log in!
![](/assets/images/logo-eti-286623ed91fa802ce039246e516e5852.png)
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference