ELO-CONNECT

Induction hardening is well known for its high level of reproducibility. However, also here, disturbances can affect the quality. Besides the geometry, alloy and heat treatment history/processing history of the workpiece, especially the heat treatment parameters during hardening determine the quality.

After hardening, the workpiece quality can only be measured directly and comprehensively by sample testing. For this reason, we place great importance on good real-time process monitoring, which enables our customers to reproduce the cleared and released process. We have been utilising the ELO-PROCESS successfully for years. Process-relevant data such as frequency, converter power, workpiece power and water volume are recorded in real time, monitored and visualised as curves on a separate process computer.

The new intelligent process control (IPC) is now moving a step further. It enables additional functions in the form of individual assistants:

• The geometry assistant enables the inductor to be scanned at freely selectable positions by utilising a tactile sensor and sets the correct position in relation to the component.
• Based on an initial test process, the hardening depth assistant provides support during setting the correct hardness depth and optimal performance.
• The trend assistant additionally evaluates the ELO PROCESS data and enables detection of drift and scattering in the process.
• Depending on the selected hardening process, the hardening error assistant can even help to locate the cause of the process deviations.

Consistent quality control of all variables  of the induction hardening process allows for obtaining  reproducibility, prevents downtime and increases the productivity of the system significantly.

• Secure unique inductor identification
• Access to all service life data
• History and forecasts
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