Achieving Uniform Tempering Temperature using Simultaneous Induction Heating and Water Spray for Steel Tubes

Author:

Zhichao (Charlie) Li, B. Lynn Ferguson, Stefan Habean, Edward Lee, and Jason Meyer

Date Published:

10/21/2025

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.cp.ht2025p0058

Journal/Conference:

HT 2025

Pages:

58-64

Summary:

In this article, the hardening process for AISI 4140 steel tubes is designed and simulated using a commercial finite element heat treatment simulation software to better optimize the processes including induction heating, spray quenching, and tempering.

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DANTE was used to create the AISI 4140 steel tube simulation as well as model the final results including hardness, stresses, and distortion.

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