La trempe sous vide <10 bars gaz et huile
Objective: to achieve the desired core structure and mechanical properties for the intended application, while avoiding any potential surface alterations such as oxidation or decarburization.
In vacuum quenching, steel or metal alloy parts are brought to austenitizing temperature in a vacuum furnace that has been purged and evacuated to create a controlled environment. This process eliminates any part/ambient interaction (such as oxidation, decarburization or over-carburization) that might occur at high temperatures. Rapid, controlled cooling in a neutral environment (inert gas or oil) produces the desired high-hardness martensitic structure. Austenitization temperature and cooling rate are meticulously determined to ensure efficient quenching while preserving material properties.
For study and order
We advise you to consult us as early as the part or tool design stage, to agree on the optimum technical solution.
Information to be communicated :
- Steel grade (standardized designation preferred).
- Previous and subsequent treatments.
- Functional parts, geometric tolerances to be respected, allowances for finishing.
- Hardness or mechanical tolerances.
- For mass-produced parts: part drawing, weight, number of parts per shipment and per year.
- Technical specifications
business sectors concerned
Given their specific characteristics, vacuum treatments are ideal for parts requiring very precise metallurgical properties, both in the core and on the surface. Perfectly clean parts are used as is, or after limited finishing.
Tooling : molds for plastics and aluminum, punches, dies, cutting tools, dies... Aeronautics, armaments, precision mechanics, cutlery... Series parts (direct injection...) Single or series safety parts (perfect control of processing parameters)
Our various documentations
Our FAQs
Vacuum deposition is a surface treatment used to deposit a material or alloy on a mechanical part.
The use of vacuum technology ensures a perfectly clean, non-polluting process.
It is not subject to REACH legislation.
This process greatly increases resistance to wear, abrasion, friction and corrosion. As a result, component life is greatly extended.
Standard thicknesses are of the order of 3µm and deposition is carried out on finished parts.
PVD is physical vapor deposition. The element to be deposited is obtained by evaporation or sputtering via a physical process. PACVD is plasma-assisted chemical vapor deposition. The element to be deposited is obtained from chemical reactions. Plasma enables this chemical reaction to take place at lower temperatures.
Vacuum deposits are classified into several categories: anti-wear, friction, decorative and biocompatibility. The applications are therefore very varied: automotive components, aerospace, tooling, cutting tools, medical devices, decorative parts...
The deposition method depends above all on the nature of the coating to be deposited and the substrate.
If the substrate cannot be heated to high temperature, the deposition must be carried out using low-temperature technology.
If the coating to be deposited consists of a solid element (metal or graphite target), a physical process such as PVD is used. If the coating consists of a gas or liquid, a chemical process such as CVD or PACVD is used.
Incorporate carbon below the surface of the steel part to improve fatigue and wear resistance on the surface, while maintaining good core mechanical properties.
Do you have a question or a need?
Our dedicated team will advise you on the technology best suited to your needs.
Contact usOur latest news
All you need to know about heat treatment and vacuum deposition.
