Carburization can be used to increase the surface hardness of low carbon steel.

Mild steel has a relatively low tensile strength, but it is cheap and malleable; surface hardness can be increased through carburizing.

They are used for corrosion protection, increased surface hardness, to add decorative color and as paint primers.

The surface hardness ranges from 800 to 1500 HV depending on the steel grade.

Minimal amounts of material should be removed post nitriding to preserve the surface hardness.

Less strong but cheap and easy to shape; surface hardness can be increased through carburizing.

The sizing operation also provides a better surface hardness and finish to the workpiece.

Burnishing processes are used in manufacturing to improve the size, shape, surface finish, or surface hardness of a workpiece.

Embedment can be prevented by designing mating surfaces of a joint to have high surface hardness and very smooth surface finish.

Birch plywood has excellent surface hardness, and damage- and wear-resistance.