V. Rudnev, Inductoheat Inc., Madison Heights, MI

Summary: Hardening of steels and cast irons represents one of the most popular applications of induction heat treatment. Unfortunately, in many cases, certain metallurgical phenomena and principles of heat treatment are incorrectly assumed or improperly used when applied to induction hardening. This presentation concentrates on “fine prints” in metallurgy of induction hardening and tempering.