Application of carbon profiling using WDX spectrometry in the SEM to failure analysis in carburized gear teeth

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Tulin Hidayetoglu


Abstract

The depth and carbon levels of carbon profiles are a major concern in carburized components such as transmission gears. This paper describes a case study where carbon levels of carbon profiles were determined using wavelength dispersive X-ray (WDX) spectrometry in the scanning electron microscope (SEM).


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