induction stainless steel hot forming

Objective: To heat a stainless steel “J” tape to 3000F from room temperature at a rate of 15 feet per minute. The material is to be heated to aid in forming the “J” shape from flat stock. Material: Stainless Steel “J” Tape measuring 0.562″ wide, 0.…

induction melting glass for fiber drawing

Objective To heat a metal susceptor vessel to 2200F within 25 minutes for a fiberglass melting application Material Metal susceptor vessel Temperature 2200F Frequency 300KHZ Equipment Power of 60 kW RF power supply, remote heat statio…

induction heat treating

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 h…

induction forge steel rods

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 …

induction preheating titanium rods

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) long Temperature 2030F(1110C) Frequency 64 kHz Equipment • Power of 45kW induction heating system equipped…

induction hardening belt retraction gear

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 timers Tem…

induction hardening bed knife blade

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 measurin…

induction hardening surgical knife blades

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″…

induction hardening pulleys

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 kHz Equipment • Power of 10 k…

induction case hardening shaft

Case hardening shafts Objective 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 Ste…