environments by providing...
| - High surface lubricity without oils | - Dimensionally stable finished parts |
| - Outstanding wear resistance | - Transforms surface to increase strength & resist spalling |
| - Anti-galling without adding brittleness | - Applicable to either new parts or parts in service |
What TX1 Is
The TX1 process is a unique thermal diffusion surface transformation technology, which improves the toughness of steel without creating brittleness. These improved characteristics transform lower cost materials so they either match or outperform more costly exotic alloys in high-wear applications.
TX1 is not a coating. Instead of traditional surface coating methods which are prone to brittle fractures and spalling, TX1 is a treatment that works through both diffusion and crystal lattice transformation.
How TX1 Works
TX1 has taken a different approach to the problem of wear. By altering the crystalline lattice of the steel, TX1 eliminates
wear at the nano level. Additionally, TX1 overcomes wear by transforming the surface chemistry of steel to
work in conjunction with changes in the bulk matrix. Therefore, when an abrasive particle or opposing surface
strikes TX1 treated steels, the wear energy is adsorbed and dissipated throughout the surrounding steel.
Case Study: Lubrication TestWe tested two pieces of 304L stainless steel in a bearing tester. One piece of steel was treated with TX1 and the other was not. The piece that was untreated showed 500 times more wear and seized the motor. The test was performed at 1,750 RPM for 30 seconds using 75lbs of force, synthetic motor oil, and identical Rockwell hardness values (Rc=19) for the treated and untreated steel. |
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