Laboratory
“Dual-Frequency Induction Hardening Laboratory”
A multifunctional test stand installed in the technological hall of the Department of Industrial Computer Science at the Silesian University of Technology in Katowice can be used for induction hardening of steel components of various shapes. Utilizing two independent generators: medium- and high-frequency, it enables testing of various induction hardening processes, including induction hardening. The stand is equipped with an automatic control system enabling smooth adjustment and recording of parameters such as active power, inductor travel speed, rotational speed of the steel component, cooling intensity, etc. A closed cooling circuit is used, allowing the use of various cooling media, not only water and water-air mixtures, but also polymer solutions. To continuously monitor the temperature of the steel component during induction heating, the stand is equipped with a specialized pyrometer, facilitating rapid monitoring of the moment when the required criterion temperature, which determines the end of the austenitic transformation, is reached, depends on the induction heating rate.
Dual-frequency induction hardening laboratory equipment:
A multifunctional station for testing various types of induction hardening.
A control system for the hardening device.
A temperature distribution measurement kit equipped with thermal imaging cameras.
A spot temperature measurement kit equipped with a two-color pyrometer.
A dedicated data collection system for the multifunctional station.
Research offer and scope of services
We perform comprehensive testing covering the induction hardening process. We offer testing for: contour hardening of gears, surface hardening of complex-shaped steel components and gears using the tooth-by-tooth method, and gear rims. Monitoring data is used by clients to reduce energy consumption (energy efficiency), significantly increase heat treatment process efficiency, and for ongoing process control.
Scope of services:
- Material selection
- Adapting device parameters to individual user needs and requirements
- Identification and temperature recording of steel components
- Numerical process modeling using a proprietary software package
- Numerical optimization of process parameters, with the ability to operate in single-frequency or dual-frequency modes
- Demonstrators can be used for preliminary testing
- Process automation according to user requirements
- Possibility of equipping the station with robots
- Metllographic testing
We can prepare a comprehensive delivery offer: from design to implementation.
Persons responsible for the laboratory – contact details
Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering
Department of Metallurgy and Recycling
40-019 Katowice, Krasińskiego St. 8
dr hab. inż Albert Smalcerz, prof. PŚ
e-mail: albert.smalcerz@polsl.pl
tel.: 32 603 4133
