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  • 1.  Induction Heat Treatment Testing Lab

    Posted 01-08-2026 12:00

    We process our steel by induction heat treatment and then use a polymer based quenchant. The induction heat process is very short at approximately 7 to 9 seconds max. We need to quench very quickly from the heat treatment area to our quench tanks with a travel time of 1 to 2 seconds max. We are looking to a lab that is familiar with induction heat treatment and rapid quenching to validate parts on a as need basis. We have used some mechanical testing labs in the past but their knowledge on induction heat treatment is usually limited. So, I am reaching out to others who perform induction heat treatment and quenching to maybe steer us to a lab that has knowledge in our specific field of heat treatment.



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    Rodney Recore
    Plant Process Metallurgist
    Hendrickson
    Gasport NY
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  • 2.  RE: Induction Heat Treatment Testing Lab

    Posted 01-09-2026 07:24

    Hi Rodney,

    What type of validation testing are you looking to do?

    Best,

    Rob



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    Robert Goldstein
    Executive Director of Product Development and Strategic Planning
    Fluxtrol Incorporated
    Auburn Hills MI
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  • 3.  RE: Induction Heat Treatment Testing Lab

    Posted 01-09-2026 07:29

    What kind of guidance are you looking for?  Is this related to a microstructure or hardness range?  Feel free to reach out and I can help out.

    Brian Gbur

    Ajax Tocco Magnethermic

    330-372-8605

    bgbur@ajaxtocco.com



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    Brian Gbur
    Metallurgist
    AJAX TOCCO Magnethermic
    Warren OH
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  • 4.  RE: Induction Heat Treatment Testing Lab

    Posted 01-09-2026 09:20
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    Good Day Rodney,

    This is Robert from Fuji-Denshi US. We offer complete induction and metallurgical services including x-ray diffraction. Might be of interest to see what the simulation model can predict for you as well.  It is kind of a first step if the water is a bit muddy. If you are well on your way to needing to make parts with induction, we can get you on the schedule.

    Best, Robert



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    ROBERT MADEIRA
    TECHNICAL SALES ADVISOR
    FUJI-DENSHI US CORP.
    Clarkston MI
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  • 5.  RE: Induction Heat Treatment Testing Lab

    Posted 01-09-2026 10:24

    Hi Rodney,

    I'm a retired Boeing R&D engineer. I developed the induction process that converted actuation gears from carburize to induction. I'm well familiar with very short heat times, rapid quench and the metallography techniques. I don't have a lab. I would be happy to work with you. Reach out to me if you are interested. Best of luck.

    Best Regards, 

    Matt



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    Matthew Carter
    Technical Fellow
    Boeing
    Portland OR
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  • 6.  RE: Induction Heat Treatment Testing Lab

    Posted 02-04-2026 10:26

    Matt-

    Sorry for the late reply. I would like to maybe chat sometime as your retirement time permits.

    Rodney Recore

    1-716-8047467   teams 

    1-716-998-9823 direct cell



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    Rodney Recore
    Plant Process Metallurgist
    Hendrickson
    Gasport NY
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  • 7.  RE: Induction Heat Treatment Testing Lab

    Posted 02-05-2026 11:55
    Edited by Mike Zaharof 02-05-2026 11:55

    Hello Rodney, 

    Thanks for posting to the Heat Treat Society forum. If you are still looking for assistance, we would be happy to help. 

    We are a U.S.-based induction heating equipment manufacturer headquartered in Madison Heights, Michigan, Our primary area of work is induction heat treatment for automotive OEMS and suppliers. We maintain a fully equipped in-house induction laboratory supporting metallurgical prototyping, process development, advanced FEA induction computer modeling, and validation of time-critical induction processes.

    Short heat cycles and polymer-based quenching systems are conditions we routinely address. 

    If there is value in comparing approaches or discussing how we can assist, I'd be glad to continue the conversation offline.



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    Mike Zaharof
    Sales Manager
    Inductoheat
    Madison Heights MI

    ASM Heat Treat Society Technology Programming Committee

    (248) 217-8680
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  • 8.  RE: Induction Heat Treatment Testing Lab

    Posted 02-24-2026 09:34

    Rodney-

    ASM's Heat Treating Society features a Heat Treating Buyers Guide online. You can input key words such as "induction testing" and find possible vendors. I hope this helps. Try it here:

    https://www.heattreatingdirectory.com/



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    Joanne Miller
    ASM International
    Materials Park OH
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