INDUCTION HERDENING & SOFTNEING

Induction hardening is a heat treatment process in which metal parts with sufficient carbon content are rapidly heated to a high temperature by electromagnetic induction and immediately cooled. It is usually used for various steel and steel alloys to increase mechanical properties in a specific area, such as surface hardness, fatigue strength, and wear resistance. The typical induction hardening applications include powertrain, suspension, engine components, and stampings.

Compared to traditional heat-treating methods, induction hardening remains an effective way to produce hardened surfaces on parts quickly and accurately. In this article, we will outline a complete guide to induction hardening you should know, including its definition, pros, cons, applications, and comparison with case hardening, etc. Let‘s take a closer look at them.