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Mechanical Engineering · Q157

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 157

Q157

Induction hardening is the process of

A.
Hardening surface of work-piece to obtain hard and wear resistant surface
Answer
B.
Heating and cooling rapidly
C.
Increasing hardness throughout
D.
Inducing hardness by continuous process

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Induction hardening is a process used for the surface hardening of steel and other alloy components.
The parts to be heat treated are placed inside a water cooled copper coil and then heated above their transformation temperature by applying an alternating current to the coil.