Abstract: A continuous induction heat treating apparatus is provided including a conveyor path defining an axis for a workpiece to be conveyed through the apparatus. The apparatus includes an induction heating station positioned along the conveyor path and operable to induce heating in the workpiece as the workpiece is conveyed through the induction heating station. A quenching station is positioned in a downstream direction from the induction heating station. The quenching station is coupled to a water supply and includes a plurality of sprayers in fluid communication with the water supply and operable to spray water toward the axis for quenching the workpiece as the workpiece is conveyed through the quenching station. The apparatus further includes a quench adjustment mechanism including an actuator coupled to at least a first one of the plurality of sprayers for re-positioning a point of intersection defined between the first sprayer and the axis.

Abstract: A continuous induction heat treating apparatus is provided including a conveyor path defining an axis for a workpiece to be conveyed through the apparatus. The apparatus includes an induction heating station positioned along the conveyor path and operable to induce heating in the workpiece as the workpiece is conveyed through the induction heating station. A quenching station is positioned in a downstream direction from the induction heating station. The quenching station is coupled to a water supply and includes a plurality of sprayers in fluid communication with the water supply and operable to spray water toward the axis for quenching the workpiece as the workpiece is conveyed through the quenching station. The apparatus further includes a quench adjustment mechanism including an actuator coupled to at least a first one of the plurality of sprayers for re-positioning a point of intersection defined between the first sprayer and the axis.

Abstract: Electroerosion devices and methods for performing electroerosion machining are disclosed. The electroerosion devices may perform simultaneous electrical discharge machining and pulsed electrochemical machining (S-ED/PEC) through the use of at least two different types of electrodes and a quasi-dielectric working fluid.

Abstract: Electroerosion devices and methods for performing electroerosion machining are disclosed. The electroerosion devices may perform simultaneous electrical discharge machining and pulsed electrochemical machining (S-ED/PEC) through electrode assembly design and the use of two different working fluids.

Abstract: An apparatus for induction heat treating and quenching a metallic part with rolls to convey, guide and restrain the part during processing. The apparatus includes a heating coil assembly with two sections of coils wound in opposite directions. The apparatus may include a quenching station with individual quenching sections having different pressures and flows of a liquid. A process for induction heat treating and quenching a metallic part in a series of rolls includes induction heating the part in a counter-wound coil assembly; quenching the part with a liquid while under restraint, and induction heating the part again after quenching. Controlling varying speed and the proximity of the metallic part to the coil assembly is ideal.

Abstract: An apparatus for induction heat treating and quenching a metallic part with rolls to convey, guide and restrain the part during processing. The apparatus includes a heating coil assembly with two sections of coils wound in opposite directions. The apparatus may include a quenching station with individual quenching sections having different pressures and flows of a liquid. A process for induction heat treating and quenching a metallic part in a series of rolls includes induction heating the part in a counter-wound coil assembly; quenching the part with a liquid while under restraint, and induction heating the part again after quenching. Controlling varying speed and the proximity of the metallic part to the coil assembly is ideal.