Nitrex Heat Treating Services Poland leads the way in aerospace heat treatment and technologies, having forged pivotal agreements within the Polish aerospace industry that endorse the use of Nano™-S technology for surface hardening a diverse range of stainless-steel aerospace components. These partnerships meet the critical demand for enhancing the strength and wear resistance in mission-critical aerospace components.
While stainless steel boasts inherent corrosion protection, it typically lacks high strength and wear resistance. Nano™-S technology bridges this gap by strengthening the wear characteristics of stainless-steel components, ensuring their reliability in demanding aerospace applications.
The process involves diffusing nitrogen and/or carbon into the steel’s surface, creating the S-Phase—a new phase structure that yields exceptional hardness. Notably, the controlled Nano-S™ process prevents the formation of chromium nitrides/carbides, preserving corrosion inhibiting properties. Resulting in a ductile hardened layer up to 25 μm deep (0.001″), this treatment ensures both toughness and resilience. Achieved at temperatures below 500°C (932°F), Nano-S™ minimizes distortion, eliminating the need for final machining.
Landing gear hook for business jet made of a PH high-strength stainless steel; Nano-S enhances structural performance to endure the high impact forces during take-off and landing.
Microstructure of treated landing gear hook with 14.4 µm (0.00016”) white layer, resulting in an extremely hard surface of 1347 HV0.05.
The process involves diffusing nitrogen and/or carbon into the steel’s surface, creating the S-Phase—a new phase structure that yields exceptional hardness. Notably, the controlled Nano-S™ process prevents the formation of chromium nitrides/carbides, preserving corrosion inhibiting properties. Resulting in a ductile hardened layer up to 25 μm deep (0.001″), this treatment ensures both toughness and resilience. Achieved at temperatures below 500°C (932°F), Nano-S™ minimizes distortion, eliminating the need for final machining.
Featured left to right: Robert Sokoliński, Plant Manager; Oliwia Curylo, Production & Warehouse Associate; Krystian Mazniak, Heat Treatment Department & Laboratory Manager; Jarosław Tracz, Process Engineer – Metallurgist
Robert Sokoliński, Nitrex Poland’s Plant Manager, emphasizes, “Since obtaining ISO 9001:2015 certification in 2017, our focus on refining process development and expanding service offerings has supported our customers’ pursuit of sustainable quality and product durability.” This achievement enables us to deliver advanced processes, ensuring our aerospace customers receive solutions benchmarked against the industry’s highest standards. Nano™-S and Nitreg®-S technologies stand as cornerstones in stainless steel heat treatments, propelling advancements across the aerospace sector.
Going beyond our expertise in leading heat treatments, we actively collaborate with clients, providing invaluable insights in their downstream and upstream processes. Krystian Mazniak, Nitrex Poland’s Heat Treatment Department & Laboratory Manager, emphasizes his team’s integral role, stating, “Leveraging our expertise in metallurgy and heat-treat processes, we work hand-in-hand with clients to ensure manufacturing efficiency, ensuring optimal performance and durability in their products.”
TAILORED SERVICES
From superior mechanical properties to enhanced wear and corrosion resistance, Nitrex Poland heat treatment services offer a gateway to unlocking the full potential of your products. Our team of metallurgy and processing experts works with you to tailor the heat treatment to your unique requirements.
CERTIFICATIONS
The Polish facility is certified to ISO 9001 standards and complies with CQI-9 requirements.
THE POLISH AEROSPACE INDUSTRY: A LEGACY OF INNOVATION AND PROGRESS
The Polish aerospace industry has a rich history, tracing its roots back to the Central Aviation Workshops in Warsaw. From its early days to the present, Poland has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability, transitioning from post-war reconstruction to becoming a hub of modernization and innovation in the aerospace sector.
Today, bolstered by global partnerships and investments from the European Union, the industry stands as a formidable player on the global stage. Nitrex is proud to support Poland’s commitment to advancing its aerospace capabilities by delivering industry-leading heat-treating solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. As the industry gears up for future challenges and opportunities, Nitrex is committed to aiding the growth and advancement of the Polish aerospace sector, working together to achieve sustained progress and global prominence.
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