Heat treatment of metals involves modifying the crystallographic structure of a metal part for a specific purpose. Certain techniques can be used to improve the hardness of parts and increase their resistance to stress. There are many different heat treatment processes for metals, each of which affects different properties. How does the heat treatment of metals work, and how do we choose the best [...]

Now renowned for its corrosion resistance and exceptional lightness, titanium is increasingly used in industrial applications. It is available in pure or alloyed form. Applying heat treatments to titanium parts not only improves their mechanical performance, but also their high resistance to wear. In [...]

Cavitation erosion of metal parts is an unavoidable hazard in some industrial environments. When a liquid flows through a low-pressure atmosphere, gas bubbles form within it, eventually damaging the surrounding materials. How can this phenomenon, which destroys propellers, turbines, centrifugal pumps and motors, be prevented? What is [...]

Vapor deposition is one of the main coating processes used on metal parts. This method enables various modifications to be made to the material's properties: improved resistance to corrosion, wear and friction, changes in visual appearance, etc. Vapor deposition generates the accumulation of thin layers on the surface of a part and [...].

Plasma nitriding, also known as ion nitriding, is a physical phenomenon in which nitrogen is ionized to form a "sheath" on the surface of parts, known as plasma. This heat-treatment method is primarily used to increase the resistance of parts to wear, abrasion, fatigue and seizure, but also, as a consequence, to [...].

The THERMILYON Group, specialized in heat treatment and vacuum deposition, is a recognized player in the field of nitriding. In line with our strategy, we offer our mechanical engineering customers several nitriding/nitrocarburizing technologies, enabling us to implement an objective solution based on the choice of the most appropriate technology for [...].