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12 September 2026
case hardening
nounMetallurgie
The process of imparting greater hardness to the surface of a piece of metal.
Warum dieses Wort
A hard surface over a tough core, so the part resists wear without becoming brittle the whole way through.
In use
Don't grind past the case hardening on those gear teeth or you're straight into soft metal and it'll wear out in a month.
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- DefinitionsquelleWiktionary
- Zusätzliche QuelleCase hardening of steelASM International