CASEHARDEN Meaning and
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Caseharden is a transitive verb that refers to the process of making a material or substance hard and resistant, specifically by exposing it to high heat followed by a rapid cooling process. This term is often used in metallurgy and materials science, primarily in the context of hardening the surface of metals such as steel.
During the casehardening process, the material is heated to a specific temperature, typically below its melting point. This allows the carbon, oxygen, or nitrogen from an external source, such as a gas or liquid, to diffuse into the surface layers of the material. Once the desired concentration of the hardening element is reached, the object is rapidly cooled, resulting in the transformation of the outer layer, or case, into a hardened state while maintaining a softer, more ductile core.
Casehardening is employed to improve the mechanical properties of materials, in particular their wear resistance, hardness, and toughness. This process is commonly used in the manufacturing of cutting tools, gears, machine components, and other industrial applications where durability and resistance to surface damage are crucial.
The term "caseharden" derives from the combination of the words "case," referring to the hardened outer layer, and "harden," indicating the process of making something tough or resistant to deforming forces.
Common Misspellings for CASEHARDEN
- xaseharden
- vaseharden
- faseharden
- daseharden
- czseharden
- csseharden
- cwseharden
- cqseharden
- caaeharden
- cazeharden
- caxeharden
- cadeharden
- caeeharden
- caweharden
- caswharden
- cassharden
- casdharden
- casedharden
- casehardend
- Kaceharden
Etymology of CASEHARDEN
The etymology of the word "caseharden" dates back to the 15th century. It is a compound word formed by combining two Old English terms: "case" and "harden".
The term "case" originated from the Old English word "cas", which meant the outer covering or crust of something. In the context of casehardening, it refers to the outer layer of a metal object.
The word "harden" comes from the Old English word "hardenian", which means to make or become hard. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "hardjaną".
Therefore, when combined, "caseharden" refers to the process of hardening the outer layer or surface of an object, often specifically used in the context of metals. This process involves creating a strong outer layer while keeping the inside relatively softer or more flexible.
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