Patents Assigned to MIDWEST THERMAL-VAC INC.
  • Carbo-nitriding process for martensitic stainless steel and stainless steel article having improved corrosion resistance
    Patent number: 11667999
    Abstract: A method for producing a case-hardened martensitic stainless steel article includes: providing an article comprised, at least in part, of a martensitic stainless steel, carburizing the article within a temperature range of 1625° F.-1680° F. (885° C.-916° C.), and then carbo-nitriding the article within a temperature range of 1575° F.-1625° F. (857° C.-885° C.). An article, such as a bearing ring, comprising such a case-hardened martensitic stainless steel is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignees: UES INC., MIDWEST THERMAL-VAC INC., AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Hitesh K. Trivedi, Frederick J. Otto, Timothy W. Piazza, Bryan A. McCoy, Rabi S. Bhattacharya
  • Carbo-nitriding process for martensitic stainless steel and stainless steel article having improved corrosion resistance
    Patent number: 10053763
    Abstract: A method for producing a case-hardened martensitic stainless steel article includes: providing an article comprised, at least in part, of a martensitic stainless steel, carburizing the article within a temperature range of 1625° F.-1680° F. (885° C.-916° C.), and then carbo-nitriding the article within a temperature range of 1575° F.-1625° F. (857° C.-885° C.). An article, such as a bearing ring, comprising such a case-hardened martensitic stainless steel is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignees: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF, MIDWEST THERMAL-VAC.INC., UES INC.
    Inventors: Hitesh K. Trivedi, Frederick J. Otto, Timothy W. Piazza, Bryan A. McCoy, Rabi S. Bhattacharya
  • CARBO-NITRIDING PROCESS FOR MARTENSITIC STAINLESS STEEL AND STAINLESS STEEL ARTICLE HAVING IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANCE
    Publication number: 20140305548
    Abstract: A method for producing a case-hardened martensitic stainless steel article includes: providing an article comprised, at least in part, of a martensitic stainless steel, carburizing the article within a temperature range of 1625° F.-1680° F. (885° C.-916° C.), and then carbo-nitriding the article within a temperature range of 1575° F.-1625° F. (857° C.-885° C.). An article, such as a bearing ring, comprising such a case-hardened martensitic stainless steel is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicants: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF, MIDWEST THERMAL-VAC INC., UES INC.
    Inventors: Hitesh K. Trivedi, Frederick J. Otto, Timothy W. Piazza, Bryan A. McCoy, Rabi S. Bhattacharya