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The paper introduces the results from experiments for surface quench hardening by hollow cathode arc discharge in vacuum. The used method is an alternative to traditional laser and plasma methods for surface hardening. The paper presents the influence of the working parameters and the following tempering on the microstructure, dimensions and hardness of the hardened surfaces.
Keywords: Vacuum technology, surface heat treatment, hollow cathode arc, surface melting.© This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.