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Monday, September 17, 2007 - 10:40 AM

Basics of Induction of Induction Heat Treating

G. Doyon, Inductoheat, Madison Heights, MI

An introduction and review of the induction heat treat process. Factors that influence the induction process including surface area, depth of heating, material, and prior microstructure are discussed. Common induction processes are discussed with and emphasis on isothermal transformations. Case hardening, annealing, normalizing and tempering are reviewed. Single shot, Scan Hardening, Gear hardening and other applications are presented. This presentation is non commercial. Entry level metallurgists thru seasoned veterans enjoy the presentation as it includes a solid understanding of the basics and touches on some of the more advanced aspects of induction heating.

Summary: An introduction and review of the induction heat treat process.