The MHS 17 hardening system has a modular design and consists of a work platform for the heat treating furnaces, an oil bath for quenching, a water bath for cleaning parts and heating elements for both baths. The baths are mounted to the left and right of the work platform and have charging baskets in order to induce even cooling of the parts in the bath. All parts may be ordered separately meaning the hardening system can be retrofitted or equipment added individually depending on the materials processed. The MHS 17 can have an air quenching system added to it for air-hardened steels. This platform has a powerful cooling fan to force cool the parts requiring hardening and also the gas feed annealing bag and holder. A refractory brick base is for placing hot boxes and workpieces on them. The quenching baths can also be fastened onto the forced cooling system. An additional storage platform can be integrated within the system for holding accessory equipment and/or optional charging accessories.