Trempelec, the Thermilyon Group's automotive specialist, has taken a new step in its development by making a major investment in the Arve Valley. This involves the acquisition of a low-pressure carburizing line designed for mass-production markets. Stéphane Perlaut, who has managed the site for over 10 years, explains the benefits [...].

Carbon is one of the most famous and common chemical elements in our everyday lives. It can take many forms, which is why it is found in coal, steel tools, stainless steel cookware, plants and even the human body. A distinction is made between crystalline, amorphous and [...]

Tribology involves analyzing the impact of the movement of metal parts on each other. This study is based on three parameters - wear, friction and lubrication - and is primarily used to understand why and how materials wear and break. The analysis of the tribological properties of metals lies at the heart of [...].

Vacuum deposition is one of the technologies of the present and future - carbon-free, non-polluting and extremely efficient. In line with its commitment to offering the most appropriate solution for its customers' needs, Thermi Lyon has developed two coatings offering excellent resistance to wear, abrasion and corrosion: DLC and [...].

The best-known thermochemical nitrogen diffusion treatment is nitriding. By promoting the formation of nitrides on the surface of metal parts, this process considerably enhances their resistance to wear and fatigue. This type of method offers numerous advantages, and is suitable for the vast majority of steels, even [...].

A heat treatment operation takes place in three stages, each of which involves different parameters, notably the duration of each stage, the temperature applied and the ambient atmosphere. When in contact with certain materials, the presence of a gas can trigger a reaction that modifies the chemical and physical characteristics of the parts placed in the heat treatment furnace.