Induction Heating Case Harden S-Cam and Shaft

Induction Heating Case Harden S-Cam and Shaft


Case Study - Fluxtrol A
  • Application: Case Harden S-Cam and Shaft
  • Original Concentrator: None
  • Problem / Failure Mode: Extended Cycle Times / Loss of Pattern Control
  • Power Supply: 150 kW (135 kW in use), 3–10 kHz (7 kHz in use)
  • Problem / Solution:
    • Customer not satisfied with cycle times
    • Fluxtrol given opportunity to replace laminations
    • Coil and application reviewed for pattern and time
    • Optimized coil design via computer simulation
    • New coil design utilizes Fluxtrol A material
    • Tests meet spec and coil returned to production
  • Fluxtrol Advantage: Cycle Time Reduced 46% with Pattern Improvement!