Induction Heat Treating
Induction heat treating uses induction heaters to perform the heat treating process. Induction heaters use electricity to run an AC current through a coil in order to heat various metals. Generally, heat treating is a process that is used to harden or soften metal by heating or cooling it until reaching its the desired level of hardness. In contrast to more traditional heat treating methods, induction heat treating can quickly create higher intensity heat in selective locations.
In comparison with other heat treatment methods, induction heat treating is more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Induction heaters also take up less floor space and require less start-up and shutdown time than regular furnaces used in other heat treating processes.