Experimental and optimization investigations of multi cycle interrupted borocarburizing process
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https://doi.org/10.31349/RevMexFis.72.041007Keywords:
boriding, microhardness, microstructure, borocarburizing, strengthAbstract
Multi cycle interrupted borocarburizing, a modified pack boriding technique, enhances AISI 1015 steel by improving strength while maintaining surface microhardness. Using response surface methodology, the effects of temperature, time, and cycles on microhardness and tensile strength were optimized. A regression model based on central composite design showed strong experimental agreement. The Multi cycle interrupted borocarburized layers exhibited distinct iron boride and carburized zones, with microhardness values of 1410HV0.05 in the iron boride zone, 650HV0.05 in the carburized zone, and 210HV0.05 in the base metal. Unlike continuous boriding, multi cycle borocarburized layers showed no needle-like structure and had a gradual hardness gradient. The X ray diffraction analysis revealed Fe3C, Fe2B, and FeB phases. The multi cycle interrupted borocarburized process achieved a 1.23 times improvement in tensile strength (488 MPa vs. 395.8 MPa). This study demonstrates multi cycle borocarburized process superiority in balancing ultimate tensile strength and microhardness compared to continuous pack boriding.
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