FORD WSS-M99A5-A

Description / Abstract: FORD WSS-M99A5-A, 2005 Edition, February 4, 2005 - BORONIZING OF GEARS ***TO BE USED WITH FORD WSS-M99P1111-A***

This specification outlines the approved process for producing a wear resistant surface based on a phase compound, which consists of Fe2B mainly.

This process standard defines the method of boronizing and the subsequent hardening and tempering of ferrous parts. The boronizing process is a diffusion process by which one or more intermetallic phases are obtained by diffusing Boron into the surface of metallic materials.

The Boron can be diffused into the surface of a material by means of a paste or powder.