Practical Induction Heat Treating

Abstract

Practical Induction Heat Treating, Second Edition provides essential information on the metallurgy, theory, and practice of induction heat treating. It discusses the fundamentals of heating by induction, the equipment normally used, and the role of various components. It explains how iron and steel respond to induction heating processes and how to optimize quenching and tempering procedures. It addresses issues such as material and processing defects, decarburization, residual stress, and quench cracking, and provides information on process development and analysis, inspection and testing, maintenance, and quality control. It also includes application examples and design data. For information on the print version, ISBN: 978-1-62708-089-7, follow this link.