Application Video: Preheating for Hard Facing

Preheating for Hard Facing

Preheating for Hard Facing


In the latest induction heating application video from THE LAB at Ambrell, a steel mandrel is preheated for a hard facing application with an Ambrell EKOHEAT® induction heating system and a custom-designed helical coil. As you can see in the video, heating the steel mandrel took just over one minute. 

 

 

Induction heating offers a number of benefits for this application including speed, safety (no flame) and repeatability. If you'd like to get your parts tested in THE LAB, just fill out this form to get started. Alternatively, you can click here to check out more application videos, or click the image below to read an array of heating application notes. 

 
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