2026-05-05 1. 40Cr (Induction Hardened)· Physical Properties & Microstructure:· Base Condition: Quenched and tempered (Tempered Sorbite), hardness 270–300 HB.· Surface Hardening: Induction hardening + low-temperature tempering, surface hardness 42–48 HRC.· Case Depth: Approx. 2–3 mm (deep, compressive residual