Effect of plasma nitriding on cutting performance of stainless steel cutlery

T. Tamaoki, A. Okada, K. Uemura, Y. Uno

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Abstract

The demand for more durable edge shape has increased for higher cutting performance of cutlery, such as razor blades. In a plasma nitriding, high ion density can be obtained efficiently by installing a hollow cathode, and the samples can be cleaned, etched, heated and nitrided effectively. In this study, the durability and cutting performance of stainless steel razor blade treated by the plasma nitriding were investigated in order to evaluate the applicability of plasma nitriding into the surface treatment of razor blades. The experimental results made it clear that the durability of blade was improved by the plasma nitriding, and that the cutting performance was kept in the case of low process temperature.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 12th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2012
EditorsH. Spaan, Theresa Burke, Paul Shore
Publishereuspen
Pages266-270
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9780956679000
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 2012
Event12th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2012 - Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: Jun 4 2012Jun 7 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 12th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2012
Volume2

Other

Other12th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2012
Country/TerritorySweden
CityStockholm
Period6/4/126/7/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Instrumentation
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Materials Science(all)

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