Applications
1.Induction heat treatment :
A: Surface Hardening (Quenching): By rapidly heating a metal surface and then immediately cooling it, induction hardening creates a hard, wear-resistant outer layer while keeping the core tough and ductile. This is widely used for gears, shafts, crankshafts, and various tools.
B:Annealing and Tempering: Annealing softens metals to improve their machinability or relieve internal stresses, while tempering reduces brittleness after hardening. Induction heating allows for precise local annealing of parts like stainless steel strips or specific sections of a component.
2.Heating for Forming:
A:Hot Forging and Forming: It heats metal billets or workpieces to a temperature where they are plastic enough to be forged into shapes (e.g., hand tools, automotive parts, fasteners) using presses or hammers.
B:Hot Fitting: This involves heating a metal part (like a bearing) so that it expands, allowing for easy assembly onto another component. Upon cooling, the part contracts, creating a tight interference fit