Abstract

Superplasticity has been developed rapidly since the 1960`s. Superplasticity and superplastic deformation technique of steel and ferrous alloys offer a new method of forming complex parts for industrial applications, such as dies and gears. On the other hand, boronizing has long been used to improve the surface properties of dies and tools because boride has high hardness, good wear resistance, and good corrosion and oxidation resistance. Superplastic boronizing, a new technique, is the processes that combines boronizing with superplastic deformation. Because two processes become one, energy and time can be saved. In the present paper, the superplastic boronizing processes for commercial 0.9C-1Si-1Cr-Fe and 1C-1Cr-Fe steels are described first. Then, the microstructure and properties of specimens produced by using superplastic and conventional boronizing are compared. Finally, a physical model for superplastic boronizing processes is suggested.

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