Abstract: A system and method of redimensioning a ferrous object includes applying a localized heat source to a portion of the object and raising the portion to a temperature sufficient to cause a local expansion via the formation of martensite. Subsequently, the object is quenched while in a locally expanded state to cause a selective expansion of the object that persists at room temperature. The object may be cast iron or hardened steel in an embodiment. In a further embodiment, heat is applied via an inductive heater. In an embodiment the method includes machining the object after quenching.