FLAME HARDENING
INDUCTION HEATING
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In an effort to enhance the productivity and control of the localized heat-treating process
a wide range of automated parts feeding equipment has been integrated with optical infrared pyrometry. The PLC provides control of the sensing, location and motion for feeding and
locating parts. The pyrometer provides temperature control of the parts during processing.
Typical applications of these technologies have allowed FTECO to develop the ability to harden multiple parts in one operation. Flame hardening of mechanical components has been
automated. Temperatures of each part heated can be controlled within a few degrees. Induction stress relieving cycles have been as short as 10 seconds and have reached 12 hours
depending on the alloy processed. FTECO also has the capacity to provide inert gas atmospheres to these operations. Charts can be developed for the process of each stress relieved item processed.
Computerized records provide the basis for certification as required by our customers.
Flame Treating maintains an ISO 9001:2000 registration of its quality system for Flame and Induction Heat Treating of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals. In addition FTECO is an active member
in the Metal Treating Institute, the trade association of companies in the heat treating industry.
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