Application: Hardening
Industry: Manufacturing & Automation
Application Objectives:
A wheel manufacturer is looking to replace their current surface hardening process with induction hardening. The existing method does not provide the required hardness and durability on the wheel surface, which is essential for extended product life and performance. They turned to LJINDUCTION for a more advanced solution to meet their needs. The main objectives are to achieve superior surface hardness, ensure consistent results across different batches, determine the optimal hardening depth for various wheel types, assess the efficiency of the induction heating process, and evaluate how different wheel materials (such as steel and alloy) respond to the induction hardening treatment. Reducing cycle time while increasing production throughput are key goals for the manufacturer.
Materials: steel wheel
Process:
Two tests were conducted under the same power setting of 60% output, but with different operating frequencies. For Test 1, an LJInduction multiturn coil was applied with the target temperature set to +1000°C. For Test 2, the frequency was increased while the target temperature was slightly lower at +800°C. In both cases, temperature control and process stability were maintained.
Results and Conclusions: The LJInduction system proved to be highly effective for wheel surface hardening applications. The tests demonstrated stable and uniform heating performance, ensuring the required hardness profile on the wheel surface. In addition, the system’s capability to operate at different frequencies provides flexibility for treating wheels of varying materials and geometries. This directly addresses the manufacturer’s core requirement for consistent quality and adaptability, while also offering potential for integration into automated production lines to enhance overall efficiency.
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