Prototyping Energy Efficient Thermo-Magnetic & Induction Hardening for Heat Treat & Net Shape Forming Applications

Ahmad, Aquil

Eaton Corporation, 4201 N. 27th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53216-1807

关键词: Induction Thermomagnetic Processing;    Alloys;    Magnetic Fields;    Phase Diagrams;    Carbon;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1047536
RP-ID  :  DOE/GO18131-1
RP-ID  :  FG36-08GO18131
RP-ID  :  1047536

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Within this project, Eaton undertook the task of bringing about significant impact with respect to sustainability. One of the major goals for the Department of Energy is to achieve energy savings with a corresponding reduction in carbon foot print. The use of a coupled induction heat treatment with high magnetic field heat treatment makes possible not only improved performance alloys, but with faster processing times and lower processing energy, as well. With this technology, substitution of lower cost alloys for more exotic alloys became a possibility; microstructure could be tailored for improved magnetic properties or wear resistance or mechanical performance, as needed. A prototype commercial unit has been developed to conduct processing of materials. Testing of this equipment has been conducted and results demonstrate the feasibility for industrial commercialization.