What is the difference between Case Hardening and Induction Hardening?
What is the difference between Case Hardening and Induction Hardening? Two methods have become established for hardening workpieces in mass production: case hardening and induction hardening . A comparison of these two methods shows their differences and the advantages of each. Case Hardening vs. Induction Hardening – a Comparison If one compares the two methods for hardening steel workpieces (for a general explanation of hardening see here: Hardening), then the first striking difference is the parts handling. While case hardening processes a large number of workpieces at the same time, induction hardening focuses on the individual workpiece. With induction hardening, components are hardened workpiece by workpiece. For case hardening, “batch by batch” would be a better description. Of courses, this has an impact on the manufacturing. While case hardening relies on parts logistics to carry parts between the production line and hardening, induction hardening rod or tube can be in