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carbon correction

German translation: Ent-/Aufkohlung


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English term or phrase:carbon correction
German translation:Ent-/Aufkohlung
Entered by: Joerg Sannwald
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01:12 May 23, 2008
English to German translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Metallurgy / Casting / Heat treatment of metal parts
English term or phrase: carbon correction
Type(s) of Thermal Processing at this Facility:
Carburizing
Carbonitriding
*Carbon Correction*
Neutral Hardening
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Joerg Sannwald
Thailand
Local time: 07:58
Ent-/Aufkohlung
Explanation:
See also http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wärmebehandlung

I think the only difference between carburizing and carbon correction is the fact that the latter can also be used to reduce the surface carbon content, whereas both can be used to enrich the surface (carburizing/carbirization = Aufkohlen).
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Harry Borsje
Netherlands
Local time: 02:58
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Thanks Harry,

that's what I was looking for.

Best regards,

Jörg
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Ent-/Aufkohlung


Explanation:
See also http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wärmebehandlung

I think the only difference between carburizing and carbon correction is the fact that the latter can also be used to reduce the surface carbon content, whereas both can be used to enrich the surface (carburizing/carbirization = Aufkohlen).



    Reference: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entkohlung
    Reference: http://www.bh-isik.de/de/polieren.htm
Harry Borsje
Netherlands
Local time: 02:58
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Thanks Harry,

that's what I was looking for.

Best regards,

Jörg
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Changes made by editors
May 23, 2008 - Changes made by Steffen Walter:
Field (specific)Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng => Metallurgy / Casting


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