Advanced Gas Nitriding Automation for Aerospace Applications
Precision Process Control | KN Potential Management | Complete Traceability
We
successfully engineered, supplied and commissioned a complete automation and
process-control system for a Pit-Type Gas Nitriding Furnace, developed for
demanding Aerospace & Defence heat-treatment applications.
The
system was designed to provide precise control of three independent temperature
zones and KN potential, together with continuous H₂ analysis and comprehensive
process data recording.
The Challenge
Aerospace
heat-treatment processes demand a high level of process consistency,
repeatability, monitoring and traceability.
The
Pit-Type Gas Nitriding Furnace required an integrated control system capable of
simultaneously managing:
3
independent temperature zones
KN
potential
H₂
concentration
Nitriding
process sequence
Furnace
safety interlocks
Process
alarms
Complete
process data recording with Thermocouple Lifecycle
TUS
and SAT
The
objective was to develop a reliable automation platform that could maintain
stable process conditions throughout the complete nitriding cycle.
Our Solution
Netsquare
Automation delivered a complete PLC-based furnace automation solution,
integrating temperature control, atmosphere analysis, KN potential control and
process data acquisition.
3-Zone
Temperature Control
The
furnace is equipped with three independently controlled temperature zones,
enabling accurate temperature management and improved process uniformity
throughout the working zone.
KN
Potential Control
The
automation system continuously monitors the nitriding atmosphere and manages
the process to maintain the required KN potential, supporting consistent and
repeatable nitriding conditions.
KN
/ H₂ Analysis
A
dedicated KN / H₂ Analyzer Panel, supplied by our sister concern Eurosense
Analyticals Pvt. Ltd., provides continuous atmosphere measurement.
The
analyser data is integrated with the automation system to support accurate KN
potential management.
PLC-Based Automation
The PLC-based control system manages the complete process sequence, including:
Heating
and temperature control
Nitriding
cycle sequencing
Gas
control
KN
potential control
Alarms
and safety interlocks
Process
monitoring
Recipe-based
operation
AeroDAQProcess Recording
An
Eurotherm AeroDAQ data recorder was integrated to continuously record critical
process parameters.
This
provides a detailed electronic process history for process monitoring, analysis
and traceability.
Integrated Netsquare + Eurosense Solution
This
project brings together the specialized capabilities of two group companies.
Netsquare
Automation provided:
PLC-based
automation
Complete
control panel
Furnace
process control
KN
potential control integration
System
engineering and commissioning
Eurosense
Analyticals Pvt. Ltd. provided:
KN
/ H₂ Analyzer Panel
Atmosphere
measurement
Analyzer
integration with the furnace automation system
One Intergrated Process-Control Platform
Temperature Control → H₂ Analysis → KN Potential Control → Process Automation → Data Recording
Project Outcome
The
complete system was successfully commissioned and is working satisfactorily at
the customer's facility.
The Solution Provides:
✓ 3-zone precision
temperature control
✓ Reliable KN potential control
✓ Continuous H₂ monitoring
✓ Automated nitriding process sequence
✓ Safety interlocks and process alarms
✓ Continuous process data recording
✓ Improved process repeatability
✓ Enhanced process traceability
Engineering for Critical Applications
In
aerospace manufacturing, consistency and control are fundamental to achieving
reliable heat-treatment results.
This
project demonstrates Netsquare Automation's capability to integrate furnace
automation, precision temperature control, atmosphere analysis, KN potential
management and process data recording into a single coordinated system.
Our Commitment
Precision in Control. Confidence in Process. Reliability in Performance.
Netsquare
Automation Pvt. Ltd.
Advanced Automation & Process Control Solutions for Aerospace, Defence
& Heat Treatment Industries
Contact Us
+91
98101 19931 Ajay Singh (Managing
Director)
+91 98153 45699 Saurav Singh (Business Unit Head)
