Dec 21, 2016 #1 Pimech Mechanical Joined Nov 7, 2012 Messages 27 Location IT thread78-38302 Hi, I'm designing a gearbox driveshaft and I'm interested to use AISI 4340 as material. Is advisable to apply a plating/coating or a thermal treatment in order to improve the corrosion resistance on the spline teeth? Thanks Pierluigi
thread78-38302 Hi, I'm designing a gearbox driveshaft and I'm interested to use AISI 4340 as material. Is advisable to apply a plating/coating or a thermal treatment in order to improve the corrosion resistance on the spline teeth? Thanks Pierluigi
Dec 22, 2016 #2 gearcutter Industrial Joined May 11, 2005 Messages 683 Location AU Perhaps if you could explain the environment the shaft will be used in, then someone could better answer your question. Use caution when plating this type of material, due to an increased risk of Hydrogen Embrittlement. Upvote 0 Downvote
Perhaps if you could explain the environment the shaft will be used in, then someone could better answer your question. Use caution when plating this type of material, due to an increased risk of Hydrogen Embrittlement.