How Case Hardening Works

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How Case Hardening Works

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Oct 21, 2013

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Steel is an amazing metal. Many different varieties of steel exist, and some types of steel are better for certain tasks. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how case hardening allows manufactures to get the best of multiple types of steel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Oct 21, 2013

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