Induction Hot Forming Solutions

KEXIN provides customized induction hot forming solutions, offering efficient and precise heating technologies for diverse industrial applications. Our equipment supports processes like forging, quenching, and metal shaping by applying uniform heating to meet production demands. We customize systems ensure improved performance and reduced operational costs。​

    Induction Forming & KEXIN Induction Forming Power Machines

    Induction forming is a key technology in metalworking that uses electromagnetic induction to heat materials directly. This method offers precision and efficiency. It is ideal for applications like hot forming, semi-hot forming, and surface hardening.

    KEXIN provides a range of induction forming power machines, including high-frequency, medium-frequency, and ultra-high-frequency models. These systems cater to various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, and energy. KEXIN’s machines can be customized for specific heating tasks, ensuring adaptability to evolving production needs. Their modular designs enhance productivity and support sustainable manufacturing practices.

    By leveraging induction heating, KEXIN’s solutions optimize energy use, minimize waste, and improve production rates with minimal defects. This approach ensures high-quality results in metal forming processes.

    Induction Forming

    What is Induction Forming?

    Induction forming is a process used to shape metal parts by heating them through electromagnetic induction. In this method, alternating current passes through a coil, creating a magnetic field that generates heat within the metal. This allows precise control over the temperature, ensuring fast and uniform heating. Induction forming is commonly used in industries for forging, pressing, and other metal shaping processes. It is highly efficient and can be easily automated, leading to cost savings and high-quality results. This technique also minimizes waste and environmental impact compared to traditional heating methods.

    The Basics of Induction Forming

    Induction forming is a method used to shape metal parts by applying heat through electromagnetic induction. This process involves heating materials such as steel, brass, and aluminum to specific temperatures to reduce their resistance to deformation. After heating, the material is shaped using machines like mechanical impact presses and hydraulic extrusion presses.

    Heating Materials for Induction Forming

    Induction forming uses electromagnetic induction to heat materials to precise temperatures. Steel, for instance, is heated to around 1100–1250ºC, while brass requires approximately 750ºC, and aluminum heats to around 550ºC. Induction heating offers rapid, localized heating. This ensures minimal energy waste and fast temperature adjustments. The material becomes more malleable at these temperatures, allowing it to be easily shaped. The heating is highly controllable, making it ideal for mass production and applications where uniformity is crucial. This process ensures that parts retain high strength and durability while reducing the time required to achieve the desired form.

    Induction Soldering
    Induction forging of gear teeth

    Equipment Used in Induction Forming

    Induction forming involves specialized equipment such as induction heating coils, presses, and hammers. Induction coils create a magnetic field that induces current in the workpiece, efficiently heating the material. Once the material reaches the required temperature, it is shaped using mechanical impact presses, bending machines, or hydraulic extrusion presses, depending on the specific requirements of the part. This combination of tools ensures precise shaping with minimal thermal distortion. Induction forming is widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, where efficiency, speed, and quality are paramount.

    The Benefits of Induction Hot Forming

    Elimination of Springback Effect

    Induction heating allows for precise control of temperature. This minimizes the springback effect, which is common in traditional heating methods. The result is more accurate part shapes and reduced post-processing adjustments.

    Improved Ductility

    Materials treated with induction heating reach optimal temperatures quickly. This improves their ductility, making them more pliable for shaping. The result is better formability and reduced risk of cracking during the forming process.

    Low Pressure & Minimal Residual Stress

    Induction forming requires lower pressure compared to other methods like stamping. This results in minimal residual stresses in the finished product. Parts exhibit better dimensional stability and reduced risk of deformation.

    Improved Mechanical Properties

    Induction heating not only improves the microstructure but also enhances the overall mechanical properties of the material. This means better fatigue resistance, toughness, and strength in the finished parts.

    Reduced Need for Post-Production Treatments

    The controlled heating process reduces the need for extensive post-production tempering or heat treating. This lowers production costs and time, improving overall efficiency.

    Improved Production Rates with Minimal Defects

    The speed and precision of induction heating allow for higher production rates. With minimal defects, this method is ideal for mass production, where consistency and quality are critical.

    Induction Forming for diverse applications

    Induction Hot forming of steel pipes

    Induction Hot forming of steel pipes

    Induction forming of stainless steel shelves

    Induction forming of stainless steel shelves

    Titanium Hot forming with Induction Heater

    Titanium Hot forming with Induction Heater

    Metal Pieces Hot Forming with Induction Machine

    Metal Pieces Hot Forming with Induction Machine

    Brass rods hot forming by induction heater

    Brass rods hot forming by induction heater

    Induction Hot forming of steel billets

    Induction Hot forming of steel billets

    Industries of induction forming

    PIPES & TUBES INDUSTRY

    PIPES & TUBES INDUSTRY

    The induction forming is major employed in the production of industrial Pipe manufacturing, pipe expanding, elbow forming, coil spring making, ect. Our induction forming solution helps clients reduce production cost and boost yield at same time.

    MANUFACTURING

    MANUFACTURING

    Induction forming equipment is used to process billets as well has the heating of bar ends for the forming of all types of parts, such as screw drivers, fastener heads, and many other items used in everyday life.

    AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

    AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

    Induction forming offers quick and repeatable heat to the workpiece uniformly. By precisely controlling the heating environment, induction forming system could significantly boost production efficiency and secure high-quality. It’s widely used in automotive components

    FAQS

    01.What is an induction forming?

    Induction forging is a heating process used to shape and form metal parts by applying heat into a metal billet through electromagnetic induction. It involves passing an alternating current through a coil, creating a magnetic field that induces eddy currents within the metal workpiece placed in the coil, causing it to heat rapidly. The heated metal is then forged into the desired shape using a press or hammer.

    02.Why should I buy an induction forming machine?

    Induction heating machines are used because they offer efficiency, fast heating, safety, cleanness, and accurate control. They are the fastest method for hardening and heat treating, resulting in minimal distortion and a fine-grain microstructure. Induction heating is accurate, fast, repeatable, and efficient, making it suitable for precise or repetitive operations. It is a rapid, energy-efficient, flameless method of heating electrically conductive materials.

    03.What are the advantages of induction heating machine?

    Meets tight production tolerances with precise localized heat to small areas creating pinpoint accuracy

    Increases production rates with faster heating cycles

    Reduces defect rates with repeatable, reliable heat

    Eliminates variability from operator-to-operator, shift-to-shift

    Maintains metallurgical characteristics of the individual metals

    04.How to choose the frequency of induction forming machine?

    For different workpiece materials, sizes and shapes, the frequency will be different accordingly.

    Please send inquiry to us, we will recommend the optimal induction forming machine on your request.

    05.How to choose the cooling system for induction forming machine?

    We will recommend the most suitable cooling system based on different heating requirements.

    06.Do I need to buy a cooling system separately for KEXIN induction forming machine?

    Yes, you can prepare a water tank and a water pump to work as cooling system; Or you can directly prepare a cooling chiller.

    07.What about delivery?

    We offer assistance on seeking best shipping way and suitable forwarder.

    Any loading port and any destination city address are both OK for us.

    08.What role does induction forming play in automotive manufacturing?

    It is used to produce components like gears, shafts, and suspension parts with high strength and durability.

    09.Is induction forming used for large or small metal parts?

    Induction forming can be customized for both large-scale and small, precision metal parts.

    10. How does induction forming improve energy efficiency?

    It directly heats the metal, reducing energy losses associated with conventional furnaces.

    11. Can induction forming machines be automated?

    Yes, they can integrate automation for consistent and efficient production.

    12. How is temperature controlled during induction forming?

    Advanced control systems allow precise adjustment of time, temperature, and power.

     

    13. What is the maintenance requirement for induction forming machines?

    Regular inspections of coils, power systems, and cooling units are essential for smooth operation.

    14. How long do induction coils last?

    The lifespan of coils depends on usage conditions and regular maintenance.

    15. What are common troubleshooting steps for induction forming systems?

    Check power supply, cooling system, and coil alignment for issues affecting performance.

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