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What is the purpose of forming 'hard and wear resistant martensite' in the outer case of the components?
To enhance the surface hardness and wear resistance
Why is 'conventional through hardening' not effective for these components?
It does not produce the desired properties throughout the cross-section
What type of steel is surface hardening applicable to?
High carbon steels and alloy steels (> 0.4% carbon)
What is formed in the core during the process of flame hardening?
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What type of reactions occur during surface hardening?
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Why is conventional through hardening not effective for components requiring hard and wear resistant martensite in the outer case and soft and ductile core?
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What is formed in the outer surface during the process of flame hardening?
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Which type of steel is surface hardening applicable to?
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What occurs in the core during the process of flame hardening?
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What makes 'high carbon steels' and 'alloy steels' suitable for surface hardening?
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