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Value of nitriding on a welding table?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:53 pm
by bryanwi
Looking at welding tables (and parts thereof) one (extra cost) option is "nitriding" - as in extra money for a table with nitrided table slats.
What does this do? How valuable is it? How does it compare with a table top made of cast iron?
Re: Value of nitriding on a welding table?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 6:27 pm
by weldin mike 27
I think it's merely corrosion protection. Maybe I'm wrong. Depends if are simply arc welding on it, or intend to have an oxy torch in the area. Using a flame causes a lot of condensation on surfaces, hence corrosion.
Re: Value of nitriding on a welding table?
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 10:52 am
by TRACKRANGER
I'm pretty sure nitriding is a hardening process (case hardening actually).
Re: Value of nitriding on a welding table?
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 1:49 pm
by weldin mike 27
Indeed, you are correct. Not sure what I was thinking of, maybe phosphating or something.
