Modeling of distortions induced by the nitriding process

Prediction of residual stresses and distortions induced by nitriding of complex 3D industrial parts

“…Since the specific volume of the nitrides is greater than the one of the original phases, the nitrided layer therefore expands at the macroscopic scale. This induces a state of compression in the surface layer that is balanced by tensile stresses in the core not affected by the treatment [4].…”