Discover Our Ferritic Nitrocarburizing Process in Flint, MI
At Woodworth Heat Treating, our proprietary ferritic nitrocarburizing (FNC) process—also known as soft nitriding—is engineered to enhance the performance of carbon steels, HSLA, tool steels, alloy steels, and stainless steels. Using customized gas flows and precisely controlled furnace temperatures, we produce the optimal nitrocarburizing atmosphere for your parts.
This process results in complete surface coverage—even on complex geometries—and forms a durable iron-nitride compound layer on top of a diffusion zone of carbon and nitrogen. Together, these layers significantly boost corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and fatigue life.
The Benefits of Ferritic Nitrocarburizing
Compared with other methods, our gaseous FNC process offers industry-leading benefits and unmatched process control. Want to explore if it’s the right solution for your parts? Contact our Flint, MI, team today.
Superior Quality
FNC enhances the physical properties of treated parts, delivering reliable improvements in surface hardness & durability. It’s especially valuable in applications requiring wear & galling resistance.
Increased Lifespan
The combined diffusion & compound layers extend the usable life of your components, making it a cost-effective alternative to other surface hardening treatments.
Complete Coverage
Our process provides even coverage across every contour, including difficult-to-reach features, to maximize protection & performance.
Flint’s FAQs About Ferritic Nitrocarburizing
You may have questions about how ferritic nitrocarburizing works, particularly about how it is used to treat steel materials. The Woodworth Heat Treating team in Flint, MI, is here to answer your questions about this process and how it can benefit your components. If you don’t see your question below, feel free to contact us.
Ferritic nitrocarburizing, also known as soft nitriding, can be applied to:
- Carbon steels
- High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels
- Tool steels
- Alloy steels
- Stainless steels
To learn which materials ferritic nitrocarburizing can be used to treat, contact Woodworth Heat Treating today.
It provides protection against abrasion and improves fatigue strength in critical parts. Ferritic nitrocarburizing can improve the fatigue life and enhance the wear characteristics of the following components:
- Forging & stamping dies
- Steel fixtures
- Gears
- Slides
- Molds
To see if ferritic nitrocarburizing could be beneficial for your components, contact Woodworth Heat Treating today.
Woodworth’s ferritic nitrocarburizing process is carefully engineered for precision and consistency. FNC involves the diffusion of nitrogen and carbon into the metal being treated at a set temperature. This creates a compound layer on the surface of the metal that is a mix of nitrogen and iron.
We use computer-controlled furnaces to ensure uniform compound layer depth and hardness across parts of all shapes and sizes. This process creates a hardened surface while preserving dimensional stability and reducing processing time compared to other methods.
Learn About Our Ferritic Nitrocarburizing Process
Even tough materials like steel can benefit from added protection. Our ferritic nitrocarburizing process is ideal for applications that demand improved resistance to wear, galling, and corrosion.
Contact our team in Flint, MI, to learn how this treatment can help your components perform longer and more reliably.