Induction heating has been used extensively for heat treating processes in a variety of metalworking applications.Some of these applications are associated with discrete parts such as shafts, bearings, gears, and hubs. Here, the most common processes are

2007/04/03

Objective To heat the ends of steel rods to 1800F prior to a forging operation. Processing of the rods includes heating, pressing in a two part die to forge the push rod end, and a final heating in a channel coil to temper the rods and relieve the forging

2007/04/03

Objective To heat titanium rod blanks prior to forging into a turbine blade.Material Titanium rod blanks 0.591″(15.01mm) OD by 11.8″(299.7mm) longTemperature 2030F(1110C)Frequency 64 kHzEquipment • UM-HF-45kW induction heating system equipped with a rem…

2007/04/03

Objective Heat the teeth of a soft steel seatbelt retraction gear to 1700F (926.7C) within two seconds for hardening.Material #4130 steel seatbelt retraction gears, water vortex quenching tank, electronically controlled air valves, adjustable timersTemper

2007/04/03

Objective Harden a selected area on an 18″(457.2mm) bed knife blade for a reel type lawn mower. The hardness desired is between 45 to 55 Rockwell C, and should be measured 0.062″(1.6mm) from the cutting edge.Material 1070 Steel Bed Knife Blade measuring …

2007/04/03

Objective Harden a 4″(101.6mm) section of a Stainless Steel surgical blade measuring 7″ (177.8mm) long. Hardness should be 48 to 53 Rockwell C on the blade after processing.Material 420 Stainless Steel Surgical Blades measuring 7″(177.8mm)long, 1/4″(6.…

2007/04/03

Objective Heat cast iron pulleys to 1600F(871.1C) in order to achieve a hardness of 55 Rockwell C.Material Ductile Iron Pulleys measuring 3 1/2″(88.9mm) OD and 2″ (50.8mm) high.Temperature 1600F (871.1C)Frequency 164 kHzEquipment • UM-UHF-10 kW inductio…

2007/04/03

Case hardening shaftsObjective Harden the gear end of an armature shaft to 58-65 Rockwell C at a depth of 0.02″(.51mm) on the center line of the teeth and to 49-55 Rockwell C at a depth of .010″ (.3mm) on the center line of the root.Material Steel armatu…

2007/04/03

Objective To harden the perimeter of ” thick steel cam assembliesMaterial ” thick steel cam assemblies of varying geometriesTemperature 1650 F (900 C)Frequency 177 kHzEquipment UM-UHF-20 kW, induction heating system, equipped with a remote heat station c…

2007/04/03

Objective To harden various size ends of hand held marking stamps. The area to be hardened is 3/4” (19mm) up the shank.Material Steel stamps 1/4” (6.3mm), 3/8” (9.5mm), 1/2” (12.7mm) and 5/8” (15.8mm) squareTemperature 1550 F (843 C)Frequency 99 kHzEq…

2007/04/03