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Method of treating parts for kitchen utensils

US9234269B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2010
Grant dateJan 12, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C8/80
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for processing parts for kitchen tools in order to protect the parts from scratches, includes sequentially: a nitridation step, optionally including a nitrocarburizing step, between 592 and 750° C. in order to promote the formation of a nitrogen austenite layer; and a processing step for promoting the conversion of at least a portion of the nitrogen austenite into a phase with reinforced hardness.

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