Note: Heating Steel Cutting Tools for Carbide Removal

Objective:

To heat magnetic steel cutting tools with carbide tips for a carbide removal application.

End Product:

Steel cutting tools

Equipment:

Ambrell EASYHEATTM 9 kW, 150-400 kHz induction heating power supply with a workhead and coil specifically designed for this application.

Materials:

Magnetic steel cutting tools with carbide tips

Temperature:

Frequency:

362 kHz

Testing:

A custom-designed single position multiple-turn helical coil was built to generate the required heating for the application. Initial tests were conducted to optimize the power delivered to the part. Temperature indicating paint was then applied to the part, which dissolves when the part reaches target temperature. It took one minute to heat the sample to temperature.

Benefits:

  • Speed: Induction met the client’s heating time objective.

  • Repeatability: The client can expect the same result in the same amount of time every single time.

  • Efficiency: Induction can efficiently heat the part in a controlled manner to only deliver the required heat.

  • Footprint: Induction, with a movable workhead, is often more space efficient than other heating methods. 

Heating Steel Cutting Tools for Carbide Removal

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