Forging Induction Heating Furnace

How it works

It is widely applied in metallurgy, foundry, forging, metal processing, machinery manufacturing and recycling industries. It is commonly used for metal preheating, forging heating, quenching, tempering and auxiliary heating before melting, to support high-efficiency and standardized industrial production.

Induction heating applies the same principle as induction melting to a different job: instead of reaching a pour temperature, the workpiece is brought to a controlled forging, rolling or drying temperature and held there. Because the heat is generated inside the metal, the workpiece reaches temperature in seconds to minutes rather than hours, and the surrounding area stays cool.

Control is the point of these machines. A billet that is too cold will not fill a die; one that is too hot will scale and crack. Power is modulated against the workpiece temperature so that every piece enters the next process at the same condition, which is what makes the downstream result repeatable.

Key features

• Non-contact induction heating, fast heating speed and high production efficiency
• Precise temperature control, uniform heating effect to ensure consistent workpiece quality
• Energy-saving electrothermal conversion design, low power consumption and cost-effective
• Closed heating structure, low noise, clean and eco-friendly with less pollution
• Compact structure, simple operation and convenient daily maintenance
• Complete multiple safety protection, stable for long-term continuous operation

How to choose induction heating and drying

• Define the temperature the next process needs and the mass to be heated per hour; those two figures set the power requirement.
• Choose the handling arrangement — roller feed, walking beam, or manual — because it decides how the machine fits the line.
• For drying, confirm the moisture target and the material: the goal is to drive off surface and bound water without overheating the charge.
• Plan the cooling and the electrical supply together with the furnace; these units draw continuously and are water-cooled.

Technical data

Specifications are indicative for the model family and are confirmed against your material in the quotation. Wear parts, power supply and control options are listed per project.

Frequently asked questions