Karburierofen

Karburierofen is a German term referring to a type of furnace used in heat treatment processes, specifically carburizing. Carburizing is a case hardening process that introduces carbon into the surface of a metal, typically steel, to increase its hardness and wear resistance. Karburieröfen are designed to operate at high temperatures and maintain a controlled atmosphere to facilitate this diffusion of carbon into the metal's surface.

These furnaces can be of various designs, including batch furnaces, continuous furnaces, and pusher furnaces. The atmosphere within the Karburierofen is crucial and is usually created by a carburizing gas, such as endothermic gas or natural gas, which decomposes at high temperatures to release carbon. The temperature and time within the furnace are precisely controlled to achieve the desired case depth and carbon concentration.

Karburieröfen are widely used in industries where components require a hard, wear-resistant surface while maintaining a tough core. Applications include automotive parts like gears and crankshafts, tools, bearings, and various machine components. The effectiveness of the carburizing process relies heavily on the design and operation of the Karburierofen to ensure uniform carbon penetration and prevent undesirable side effects like scaling or decarburization of the core.