Shanghai Junko New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd.
Shanghai Junko New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd.

CNC Induction Hardening Machines in Quenching of Shaft Parts

CNC induction hardening machine tools play an important role in the heat treatment quenching process of shaft parts.


Features of CNC Induction Hardening Machine Tools


High-precision CNC system


The CNC induction hardening machine tools can precisely control various parameters during the heating and cooling processes, such as heating time, temperature, and movement speed, ensuring the stability and consistency of the quenching quality. The quenching process can be flexibly adjusted according to the size, shape, and material of different shaft parts, meeting diverse production needs.


Efficient heating system


The CNC induction hardening machine tools adopt advanced induction heating technology, featuring fast heating speed and high energy efficiency, which can heat shaft parts to quenching temperature in a short time. The uniform heating can effectively avoid local overheating or insufficient heating, improving the performance of the quenched shaft parts.


Precise cooling system


The CNC induction hardening machine tools are equipped with professional cooling devices that can precisely control the cooling speed and method according to process requirements, ensuring that the shaft parts achieve the desired quenched structure. It can realize automatic switching of different cooling media such as water and oil, meeting the quenching needs of shaft parts made of different materials.


High degree of automation


The CNC induction hardening machine tools achieve full automation of the quenching process for shaft parts, reducing manual intervention, and improving production efficiency and product quality. It has an automatic loading and unloading function that can seamlessly integrate with other equipment on the production line, achieving continuous production.


Working Principle of CNC Induction Hardening Machine Tools


The CNC induction hardening machine tools use the CNC system to control the induction heating coils to heat the shaft parts. When the parts reach the quenching temperature, the cooling system is quickly activated for cooling, forming a hard martensitic structure on the surface of the shaft parts, thereby enhancing the hardness, wear resistance, and fatigue strength of the parts.


Heat Treatment Process of CNC Induction Hardening Machine Tools


Part preparation


Shaft parts are pre-treated by cleaning, degreasing, and rust removal to ensure a clean, oil-free surface without rust. The size, shape, and material of the parts are checked to determine suitable quenching process parameters.


Heating process


Place the shaft parts on the worktable of the CNC induction hardening machine tools and set the heating parameters via the CNC system, such as heating power, frequency, and time. The induction heating coils, controlled by the CNC system, uniformly and rapidly heat the shaft parts to quenching temperature.


Cooling process


Once the shaft parts have been heated to quenching temperature, the CNC system immediately activates the cooling system, selecting suitable cooling media and methods as required. The cooling media quickly remove heat from the surface of the shaft parts, forming a martensitic structure and achieving quenching.


Tempering treatment


To relieve internal stress generated during quenching and enhance the toughness and stability of the shaft parts, tempering treatment is usually necessary after quenching. The tempering temperature and time are determined based on the material and performance requirements of the parts. The CNC system controls the temperature and time during the tempering process to ensure tempering effects.


Application Advantages of CNC Induction Hardening Machine Tools


Improved product quality


The CNC induction hardening machine tools precisely control quenching process parameters, ensuring that the shaft parts meet the design requirements for hardness, wear resistance, and fatigue strength after quenching. The characteristics of uniform heating and precise cooling effectively prevent quality issues like quenching cracks and deformation in shaft parts.


Increased production efficiency


The high automation level of CNC induction hardening machine tools reduces manual operation, significantly boosting production efficiency. The rapid heating and cooling characteristics shorten the quenching cycle, further enhancing production efficiency.


Lower production costs


The CNC induction hardening machine tools have high energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption and production costs compared to traditional quenching methods. The precise control of the quenching process reduces scrap rates, lowering production costs.


In short, CNC induction hardening machine tools hold significant application value in the quenching heat treatment of shaft parts, improving product quality and production efficiency, reducing production costs, and providing reliable technical support for the manufacturing and processing of shaft parts.