EndurAlon: Process
During the Alonizing process the part is positioned in a retort and surrounded by a unique mixture of blended aluminum powders. The retort is hermetically sealed, placed in a specialized, high temperature furnace and heated to a pre-determined temperature for a calculated period of time. The heat causes the aluminum to become vaporized, diffusing the aluminum into the surface of the base material and forming an alloy with the substrate.
After furnace cooling, the component is taken out of the retort and any excess powder is removed. Straightening, trimming and beveling and other secondary operations are then performed if required. Process quality is monitored by testing coupons (of the same grade of metal) that are processed in the retort with the production materials. After the process is completed, the coupons are removed from the retort, sectioned and examined in a laboratory for quality and depth of diffusion.
Links to Alonizing brochures:
Introduction to Alonizing
Alonizing Questions? Contact us
