Annealing Induction Heating Machine Hardening Speed Shaft Induction Quenching Machine
product description
The industrial-grade Annealing Induction Heating Machine delivers precision heat treatment for speed shafts with advanced induction quenching capabilities, achieving temperature control up to 1200°C for uniform hardening depth (0.5-5mm adjustable). Equipped with IGBT-controlled PLC automation, it supports customized heating patterns for shaft diameters 10-150mm while integrated water cooling maintains structural integrity during continuous 24/7 operation. The system demonstrates 30-40% energy efficiency over conventional methods, featuring real-time monitoring sensors to ensure consistent HRC 50-65 surface hardness for automotive/industrial wear-resistant components. Its compact design accommodates workshop integration for screw bolt heating, forging, and quenching applications.
Application scope
The Annealing Induction Heating Machine demonstrates extensive industrial applications, primarily serving automotive and mechanical manufacturing sectors for precision heat treatment of speed shafts and rotating components. Its induction quenching capability makes it ideal for producing wear-resistant transmission shafts (HRC 50-65) in gearboxes, drive trains, and powertrain systems. The machine effectively processes various metal alloys including carbon steel (AISI 1045/4140), alloy steel, and cast iron components with diameters ranging 10-150mm. Typical applications include hardening crankshaft journals, camshaft lobes, axle shafts, and pump shafts in continuous 24/7 production environments. The technology also serves aerospace components (landing gear parts), agricultural machinery (PTO shafts), and industrial equipment (hydraulic cylinder rods). With adjustable hardening depth (0.5-5mm), it accommodates both surface hardening and through-heating for subsequent forging processes.
Configuration and Performance
The machine features a heavy-duty IGBT power module (50-500kW adjustable) with 1-25kHz frequency range, coupled with a closed-loop cooling system maintaining stable operation at ambient temperatures up to 45°C. Its induction coil design accommodates both single-shot and progressive heating modes, with automatic positioning accuracy of ±0.2mm for repeatable hardening patterns. The copper inductor coils are water-cooled and modular for quick changeover between shaft diameters (10-150mm).
Performance-wise, the system achieves heating rates of 200-400°C/s with temperature uniformity within ±15°C across the workpiece surface. The hardened case depth (0.5-5mm) shows <0.1mm deviation batch-to-batch when processing carbon steel (AISI 1045) at 850-900°C. Energy consumption averages 350-450kWh/ton - 35% lower than gas furnace alternatives - with power factor correction maintaining >0.92 efficiency.
The PLC-controlled automation integrates RFID workpiece tracking and stores 200+ programs for different shaft geometries. Real-time monitoring includes infrared pyrometers (±5°C accuracy), flux density sensors, and distortion detection (<0.05mm/m resolution). The water cooling system delivers 25m³/h flow at 6bar pressure, keeping coil temperatures below 60°C during continuous operation.
For hardening performance, the machine delivers consistent HRC 50-65 surface hardness on alloy steels (4140, 4340) with <2HRC point variation. The automated quench system provides adjustable spray intensity (5-20L/min) using polymer or water-based media. Microstructure analysis shows 90-95% martensite conversion in the hardened zone with transition zone width controlled within 1.5mm.
The compact footprint incorporates safety interlocks, emergency stops, over heat protection, over current protection, over voltage protection. Optional configurations include customized auto feeding system and integrated tempering stations (200-600°C) for complete heat treatment cycles.
Technical specifications
Parameter |
Specification |
Power Module |
IGBT (50-500kW adjustable), 1-25kHz frequency range |
Heating Performance |
200-400°C/s heating rate, ±15°C temperature uniformity |
Case Depth Control |
0.5-5mm adjustable with <0.1mm batch deviation (AISI 1045 at 850-900°C) |
Automation System |
PLC-controlled with RFID tracking, 200+ programmable recipes |
Cooling System |
Water-cooled coils (25m³/h flow at 6bar), coil temp <60°C |
Hardening Output |
HRC 50-65 on alloy steels (4140/4340), 90-95% martensite conversion |
Safety Features |
Overheat/current/voltage protection, emergency stops |
Optional Configurations |
Auto-feeding system, integrated tempering station (200-600°C) |
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