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Induction Hardening & Tempering System for Driveline Components

Madison Heights, MI - Inductoheat, Inc., worlds leading induction heating equipment manufacturer, delivers an Induction hardening and tempering system to a leading supplier of driveline components. This machine was designed specifically for hardening and tempering hub spindles and ball races.

The equipment is comprised of a STATISCAN® IV unit for induction hardening and a STATISCAN® II unit for induction tempering. The part goes through a (8) station cycle using the following material handling features; (4) pneumatic linear transfer 180° grippers, (2) pneumatic accept / reject arms and a continuous feed conveyor.

Each of the (8) stations adhere to the following responsibilities; Station 1: parts are automatically loaded, Station 2: pneumatic part locator and check, Station 3: induction hardening O.D. of hub shaft, Station 4: I.D. auxiliary quench cooling, Station 5: pneumatic exist and acceptable parts are transferred onto the tempering system conveyor, Station 6: parts travel through a channel coil for tempering, Station 7: conveyor quench cooling and Station 8; automatic part unload for accepted parts or exit conveyor for rejected parts.

There are two induction power supplies for this compact system. The hardening inverter is a UNIPOWER® UP12 power supply which provides 200 kW @ 10 kHz and a STATIPOWER® SP16 power supply offering 50 kW @ 10 kHz for the tempering portion.

Allen-Bradley® PLC controls with touch-screen HMI interface, and process monitoring offers superior process control and monitoring capabilities assuring the highest quality and repeatability. For system cooling and part quenching, an integrated closed-loop water recirculation system is included.

Other features include:

  • Auto reject following both harden and temper cycles.
  • Process monitoring with data archiving.
  • Hardening module offers an auto lubrication system.
  • Pyrometer on tempering system for process monitoring.

Inductoheat Inc Ships Induction Billet Heating System to Supplier of Hand Tools

Inductoheat, Inc., has designed, manufactured and shipped a Uniforge® Induction Billet Heating System to a leading manufacturer of hand tools (hammers, wrenches and fubars...etc.). This machine was designed specifically for heating carbon steel billets for a #8 die forger.

This system is designed to heat 0.50" to 0.875" diameter x 13" long billets to 2250°F at a nominal rate of 250 pcs/hr. A STATIPOWER® SP12 induction power supply provides 100kW, 30kHz for this application.

Features & Benefits include:

  • Potentiometers for controlling power and feed rate.
  • Infeed pinch roll drive assembly
  • Fast extractor conveyor
  • Self-contained portable unit
  • Stand Alone water system

Contact Inductoheat Inc. for additional information regarding this particular system or questions that you have about other induction heating applications.

Inductoheat Inc: Ships Billet Heating System For Upset Forging

Madison Heights, MI - Inductoheat, Inc., has recently designed, built and shipped a 600kW, 3kHz induction billet forge heating system to a leading supplier of automotive driveline components.

This induction system for upset forging is capable of heating 1.5" to 3.0" diameter and 7" to 15" long billets at a nominal rate of 300 parts an hour.

The power for this system is provided by a 600kW - 3 kHz InductoForge® module. The InductoForge® power module provides a finer more accurate control for true billet temperature uniformity.

This induction system is comprised of several heavy-duty material handling features. The start of this forging line is a 6,500 lbs capacity bin tipper. This tipper allows a bin of parts to be dumped into the step feeder for automatic refill. The billet step feeder provides continuous feeding of billets end to end on the conveyor feeding system. A billet magazine allows for precise control for the in-feed and exit-feed pusher assemblies. An oval type coil assembly accommodates eight billets to be heating in-line.

AB Control Logic PLC with PanelView® 700 + HMI operator interface offers superior process control capabilities. An infrared temperature pyrometer for billet measurement and accept/reject functions assures the highest quality and repeatability for every induction heated billet.

  • Robot communication for unloading and reject heated billets.
  • Digital and analog temperature recording devices for process control.

InductoForge is a trademark owned by Inductoheat, Inc. PanelView is owned by Rockwell Automation, Inc.

About Inductoheat Inc.
Inductoheat, Inc. is part of 40 companies making up the Inductotherm Group. Located in Madison Heights, MI, we design, build and repair standard, general purpose and customized, fully automated induction heating systems for: Hardening and tempering, Billet and bar forge heating, Shrink fitting and stress relieving, 10" or less strip and slab heating, Copper tube annealing, bonding & brazing, Curing of paints, plastics and other coatings.

For more than 55 years, our team of scientists, engineers and maintenance experts has been dedicated to the continuous evolution of our proven, patented products. We promise to bring the best induction technologies to our customers around the globe.

Inductoheat Inc. Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Madison Heights, MI - Inductoheat Inc., the world leader of induction heating technologies, announced today that it received ISO 9001:2008 certification. The certification covers the company's manufacture of induction heating coils, power supplies and ancillary equipment, which both improve workflow and optimize heat treating performance.

The ISO certification confirms that Inductoheat Inc. has successfully implemented a quality management system that adheres to the worldwide standard for design and manufacture of equipment for the induction heating of metals. In addition, achieving certification validates Inductoheat's commitment to meeting and exceeding customer, regulatory and quality standards with regards to its product lines. Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., a leading global certifier of management systems, conducted the company's audit.

"Maintaining ISO Certification is a quality standard for our organization. ISO certification affirms the high level business competency Inductoheat Inc. demonstrates, from the quality of products to our operational discipline," said Douglas Brown, President of Inductoheat.

Inductoheat is in accordance to the manufacturing industries demand for quality requirements and which is why ISO 9001 certified since January 2001.

Inductoheat, Inc., Launches New Technical Articles Page On Website

To better serve you, Inductoheat Inc. has developed a new page on their website exclusively for technical articles related to all aspects of induction heating. Go to www.inductoheat.com and click the Induction Heating Articles tab. Here you can access hundreds of white papers organized by several main categories including:

Inductoheat is dedicated to the continual improvement of induction technologies and wants to offer the best induction products and services for all your thermal processing needs.

New Single Coil Dual Frequency Induction Hardening System For Gears

Inductoheat, Inc., has designed, built and shipped a NEW Single Coil Dual Frequency Induction Gear Hardening System to a leading supplier of automotive engine and powertrain components. This machine was designed specifically for heat treating a medium size gears.

This Single Coil Dual Frequency Induction Gear Hardening System is rugged and can be used for high-volume, single shot induction hardening of internal wide-face, gear-like components. A distinct feature of this induction system is the heating and quenching cycles dramatically minimize distortion of parts and provide a superior hardness pattern with favorable distribution of residual stresses.

The total power exceeds 1,200kW comprising a medium frequency (10kHz) and high frequency (120kHz - 400kHz) power modules working not just simultaneously, but in any sequence desirable to optimize properties of the gears heat-treated using this unique technology. Total heat time can be minimized to about 1.5 seconds.

Utilization of the standard platforms for manufacturing medium and high frequency modules substantially reduces the cost in contrast with other systems.

Allen Bradley controls with PC touch screen operator interface offers superior process control and monitoring capabilities assuring the highest quality and repeatability of any induction system. Integrated closed-loop, water recirculation system reuses water for quenching and cooling.

Other features include:

  • High-speed servo spindle drive for precise control of rotation speed during heat and quench.
  • Heavy-duty aluminum splash door with safety interlock switch and light curtains.
  • Robust system components with advanced QA, precise position control and safety measures.

Inductoheat's "Solutions for Typical Induction Heating Problems" Webinar A Great Success.

August 12th 2009 at 2:00p.m. Inductoheat sponsored and presented the FIRST FREE INDUCTION HEATING WEBINAR with overwhelming success. With the aid from partner ASM International, Inductoheat's very own Dr. Valery Rudnev, FASM was able to deliver his 45-minute presentation to over 320 registrants, from over 20 different countries making this an exceptional international event! ASM International and Inductoheat Inc. marketing staff, "exceeded all my expectations," Dr. Valery Rudnev stated after presenting his technical. Valery also stated, "induction heating is my passion and I enjoy providing all listeners with my technical know-how."

If you were unable to attend this event, have no worries because Inductoheat plans to provide additional technical service and support for future induction heating Webinars. Here are a few subjects that may be scheduled for future online presentations.

  1. Intricacies of induction tempering and stress relieving.
  2. Prevention of premature failures of induction coils.
  3. Computer modeling of induction heating processes.
  4. Metallurgical, electrical and technological aspects of novel induction forging systems.
  5. Superior induction joining technologies: shrink fitting, brazing, soldering and bonding.
  6. Induction Heat Treatment of Gears and Gear-like components.
  7. Induction Hardening of camshaft, crankshaft, axel shaft and other power train components.
  8. Specifics of Induction Hardening, cast irons and powdered metallurgy parts compared to steels.
  9. Initial transitional and residual stresses. Part distortion.

Contact Inductoheat if you are interested in more information regarding their Webinar schedule.

Also, don't forget to register for Inductoheat's Fall Induction Solid State Power Supply Training Classes. SP5: Sept 23rd, 24th and 25th. SP11: Oct 21st, 22nd and 23rd. SP16: Nov 18th, 19th and 20th.

Extensive Training Courses For The Operation, Maintenance And Troubleshooting Of Inductoheat Solid State Power Supplies

The principle objective of these seminars is to provide a forum of world recognized experts and end-users to share their questions, concerns and everyday experiences regarding the SP5, SP11 and SP16 induction power supplies.

Power Supply Training Program Summary:

This will be classroom instruction with hands-on training. Each seminar will consist of the following:

  • Basics of induction
  • Load matching of power supplies
  • Frequency and power selection
  • Special maintenance training techniques
  • How to check for common failed components
  • Process control and monitoring
  • Power supply orientation
  • Troubleshooting

We will be covering diagnostic techniques and component replacement procedures so that your maintenance personnel can efficiently troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on your own equipment.

When:
September 23nd, 24rd & 25th: SP5 Power Supply *Please register & pay by Sept. 16th
October 21st, 22th & 23th: SP11 Power Supply *Please register & pay by Oct. 14th
November 18th, 19th & 20th: SP16 & UP16 Power Supply *Please register & pay by Nov. 11th

Wednesday & Thursday classes start promptly at 8:00 a.m. & finish approx. at 4:30 p.m.
Friday classes start at 8:00 a.m. and finish at 12:00 p.m.
Experts are available after classes for specific questions if needed.

Where:
Inductoheat, Inc., 32251 N. Avis Dr. Madison Heights, MI 48071

Cost:
$475.00 per attendee includes: two and a half days of training, training materials, catered lunch and dinner Thursday evening.

Henry M. Rowan presented with The Union League's 'Founders Award For Business Leadership'

November 17, 2008 - One of our industry leaders was honored at the Union League in Philadelphia this week, when Henry M. Rowan, founder and Chairman of Inductotherm Group, received The Founders Award For Business Leadership. This award recognizes an outstanding business leader who has gained both national and international prominence in his business career and who has demonstrated a broad and consistent commitment personally and professionally to education, human health and social services.

Mr. Rowan and his wife, Betty (deceased 1997), started their company in 1953 when they built Inductotherm's first furnace in their backyard. From these modest beginnings, Inductotherm, and now Rowan Technologies, has become a global industrial organization of more than 60 companies, with over 4,000 employees, facilities in more than 15 nations and customers all over the world.

As a business leader, Mr. Rowan also contributed in other ways, particularly in the area of education, when he made a significant donation to a New Jersey state college known today as Rowan University for the establishment of an engineering school, which, at the time, was the largest gift ever given to a public college or university.

"Mr. Rowan's commitment to the community and to the highest standards of business ethics sets him apart in these troubled times. We at the Union League are privileged to honor Henry M. Rowan for his outstanding accomplishments," said Frederick C. Haab, President of the Union League of Philadelphia.

Mr. Rowan, a Professional Engineer, has been the recipient of numerous awards including the George Washington Medal Award from the Engineers Club of Philadelphia, Outstanding Engineer of the Year and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Professional Engineering Society of Southern New Jersey, Inc., and in 1998 was inducted into the prestigious National Academy of Engineering.

Inductoheat Ships CrankPro® Induction Hardening Machines

October 28th, 2008- Inductoheat, Inc. ships two CrankPro systems to a leading supplier of automobile engine crankshafts. The CrankPro induction hardening and tempering system utilizes advanced SHarP-C™ technology, which eliminates the rotation of the crankshaft and movement of the inductor during heating and quenching cycles. This equipment provides several practical benefits; modular construction, simple operation, superior reliability, improved tool life and low part distortion. CrankPro systems can harden up to 7.0liter crankshafts, parts weighing 100lbs and produce up to 70 parts per hour. Inductoheat will ship three additional CrankPro systems in the forth quarter of 2008 and one more in the first quarter of 2009. Contact Glen Desmier, gcd@inductoheat.com for any further questions regarding your crankshaft heat treat applications.

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The 2nd Mexican Technical Seminar On Induction Heating

The 1st Mexican Technical Seminar on Induction Heating & NDT Testing held in Queretaro, Mexico Nov 2007, was an overwhelming success. The high demand for more technical induction information from attendees has forced Inductoheat to deliver a 2nd Mexican Technical Seminar on Induction Technologies this November!

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7/31/08

Madison Heights, Michigan - Inductoheat Inc. publicly announces that Maurice Black, Mechanical Engineering Supervisor has retired. The Inductotherm Group of companies employed Black for forty-two solid years.

5/18/08

Inductoheat launches new website design. The new website includes; product specifications, application videos, employee contact information and everything else induction.