Induction hardening is basically a
A
Carburising process
B
Surface hardening process
C
Core hardening process
D
None of these
Correct Answer: Surface hardening process
Induction hardening is a type of surface hardening in which a metal part is induction-heated and then quenched.The quenched metal undergoes a martensitic transformation, increasing the hardness and brittleness of the part.