Induction Hardening Guide: Selective, Fast, Low-Distortion Hardening

Induction Hardening Guide: Selective, Fast, Low-Distortion Hardening

Short answer: Induction hardening selectively heats and quenches the surface of shafts, gears and cams for fast, low-distortion wear resistance, arranged via our Surface Hardening Supplier page and compared with carburizing in our Case Hardening Guide.

At a Glance

Induction Hardening Guide: Selective, Fast, Low-Distortion Hardening chart
Figure 1 – Induction Hardening Guide: Selective, Fast, Low-Distortion Hardening overview.

How Induction Hardening Works

A high-frequency coil heats a thin surface layer that is quenched in place, leaving a tough core, with base stock in our Carbon Steel Supplier and the property basis in our Hardness and Tensile Guide.

Frequency and Depth

Higher frequency gives a shallower case; shafts use medium frequency for a 1 to 3 mm case and small gears use high frequency, with the route in our Surface Hardening Supplier page.

Quality and Certification

Pattern and depth are checked per part; verify with our Quality Inspection Guide and documents per our Mill Test Certificate Guide.

Get a Quote

Tell HXSCO your requirements and we will respond with a competitive quote and lead time.

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Induction vs flame?

Induction is cleaner and more repeatable.

Depth control?

By frequency and power.

Best for shafts?

Yes – medium frequency.

Core stays soft?

Yes – only the surface hardens.

Do you certify pattern?

Yes – depth and hardness map.

Get an Induction Hardening Quote

HXSCO arranges induction hardening for shafts, gears and cams with pattern reports. Send part geometry and depth for a quote.

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