Experiences with the application of the NADCA standard in the hardening shop II

Tesárková Klára - Bodycote HT s.r.o. (Czech Republic)

The contribution from Bodycote builds on the long-standing experience of the heat treatment plant in processing materials, particularly in the field of die casting. Ongoing monitoring of changes, their application, and testing of the most commonly used materials provide the heat treatment plant with a good understanding of material qualities in the market. The choice of material, requirements for heat treatment, and its control are the first steps in achieving the desired lifespan of parts for die casting. Despite the fact that the inspection mechanisms defined in the NADCA standard (latest revision from 2022) are only marginally utilized by the heat treatment plant’s customers, and their significance comes into play at the moment of part failure or inadequate lifespan, material and heat treatment testing is conducted internally as part of the development of heat treatment operations. The obtained data serve as a valuable source for improving procedures, as well as for proposing heat treatment solutions to customers, including suitable additional operations.

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