Hardening is a metallurgical metalworking process used to increase the hardness of a metal. The hardness of a metal is directly proportional to the uniaxial yield stress at the location of the …

Jun 26, 2025 · Hardening is a heat treatment process that makes steel stronger and more resistant to wear. It’s used for everything from knives to machine parts, and it’s all about …

Nov 9, 2025 · Induction hardening is a targeted heat treatment process that uses electromagnetic induction to heat the surface of a steel part before quenching. This method allows for precise …

Mar 13, 2025 · Surface hardening differs significantly from volume hardening, requiring different equipment and techniques. In surface hardening, heating is extremely intense, whereas …

Apr 26, 2025 · In this comprehensive guide, we’ll embark on a technical deep-dive into the four primary types of metal hardening: quenching, flame hardening, induction hardening, and …

Dec 3, 2025 · Hardening heat treatments invariably involve heating to a sufficiently high temperature to dissolve solute-rich precipitates. The metal is then rapidly cooled to avoid …

May 22, 2025 · Hardening is a heat treatment process applied to ferrous alloys to increase their hardness and strength by transforming the microstructure through controlled heating and …

Nov 15, 2025 · Hardening is a heat treatment process used to increase the hardness and strength of steel or other alloys. It involves heating the metal to a temperature above its critical point, …

Mar 25, 2025 · Some of the goals of hardening processes are to increase a material’s strength, and toughness; to achieve a desirable microstructure; and to minimize distortion and …

Feb 27, 2025 · Read our blog for a complete guide to metal hardening techniques, including hardening and tempering metal & how to make hardened steel from Dorsetware.