Title: Technologies advancing scan and single-shot induction hardening capabilities

Authors: Collin Russell

Addresses: Inductoheat Inc. (An Inductotherm Group Company), 32251 N. Avis Dr., Madison Heights, MI 48071, USA

Abstract: This paper presents recent inverter and inductor innovations that have advanced the performance and capability of modern scan and single-shot induction hardening equipment. The physics and critical design elements of both of these induction heat treatment processes are discussed in detail and practical case studies featuring numerical computer simulation are referenced throughout.

Keywords: induction heat treatment; scan hardening; single-shot hardening; computer simulation.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMMP.2018.093295

International Journal of Microstructure and Materials Properties, 2018 Vol.13 No.1/2, pp.113 - 126

Received: 19 Oct 2017
Accepted: 14 Mar 2018
Published online: 24 Jul 2018 *

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