In: Mechanical Engineering
2. The surface of a 0.1% C steel gears is to be hardened by carburizing. In gas carburizing, the gears are placed in an atmosphere that provides 1.2% C at the surface of the steel at a high temperature. Carbon then diffuses from the surface into the gear. For optimum properties, the steel must contain 0.45% C at a depth of 0.2 cm below the surface. Design a carburizing heat treatment schedule that will produce these optimum properties. Assume that the temperature is high enough (at least 900°C) so that the iron has the FCC structure.