Using Induction Heating

Ameritherm Rebrands to Ambrell – An Ameritherm Company

2012-01-17T13:49:00.000-08:00

Scottsville, NY — Ameritherm, a leading induction heating systems provider, announces that it is rebranding to “Ambrell – an Ameritherm company” worldwide. The Ambrell brand was introduced outside of the United States several years ago thanks to considerable international growth, and the updated branding enables Ambrell to exhibit one unified brand across the world.

Ameritherm was founded on the philosophy of delivering industry-leading induction heating solutions with superior responsiveness. That philosophy has enabled the company to grow into an organization with over 10,000 system installations in more than 50 countries. That demand has necessitated several expansion projects at its global headquarters in suburban Rochester, NY while sales and laboratory offices have been added around the globe.

With a single brand and a unified message displayed across the world, it will help facilitate further growth. Cheltenham Induction Heating rebranded to Ambrell Ltd in 2011 and now with Ameritherm rebranded to Ambrell, all of the Ameritherm companies will be unified with Ambrell branding. So regardless of where a customer operates, they will see the same branding.

"This rebranding effort is driven by our rapid international growth," says CEO Richard Rosenbloom. "We will now have one face around the world, so customers who operate internationally will see the same brand at each site and know they’re working with the same great systems. However, the Ameritherm name will not be forgotten, as Ambrell is and always will be an Ameritherm company”

For additional details about Ambrell, call +1 (585) 889-9000 or e-mail Ambrell.

Preheating an automotive transaxle (welding)

2012-01-14T06:00:00.001-08:00

This induction process enables the weld lines within the axle to be heated to temperature within the targeted time..
[link][more about heating][Applications]

Annealing steel wire for a medical application

2012-01-14T06:00:00.000-08:00

Ambrell performed a free laboratory test and designed a process that enabled the client to bring their wire annealing process in-house in a cost efficient manner...
[link][more about annealing][Applications]

Brazing an aluminum assembly (bicycle manufacturing)

2012-01-14T05:49:00.000-08:00

For this aluminum bicycle tube brazing application, induction heating delivers more repeatable and consistent results, while cutting client's heating time in half when compared to using a torch...
[link][more about brazing][Applications]

Ambrell Offers Heating Solutions for Fastener Manufacturers

2012-01-13T10:56:00.000-08:00

Scottsville, NY — Ambrell, a leading manufacturer of induction heating systems, has enjoyed a spike in business from fastener manufacturers. Companies looking to perform hot heading prior to forging, thread rolling, and thread patching are finding that induction heating from Ambrell can enhance their process and ultimately their end product.

One recent example is a fastener manufacturer came to Ambrell looking for steel rods between 0.75”/19mm and 3”/76mm to be preheated to 2100 ºF/1149 ºC within a cycle time of 25 seconds for forging or hot heading. Ambrell was able to meet this objective by delivering a 250kW EKOHEAT induction heating system with eight encapsulated multiple-turn helical coils. This innovative solution is just one of many unique systems Ambrell has designed for clients.

Ambrell has also designed solutions for curing the paint or power material used in thread patching, and pushing material into shape against a thread roll die which is known as thread rolling. Induction heating delivers fast, precise, non-contact heating that can increase production rates and improve part quality. Ambrell has also partnered with a builder of automation solutions, so automation can be delivered as part of a process if desired.

Clients, such as the aforementioned fastener manufacturer, leverage Ambrell’s Applications Lab. The applications lab performs no-charge parts testing in the nearest laboratory to the client, which it can visit to observe the testing if desired. From that testing, Ambrell determines the optimal system for the client’s application, accounting for the client’s parts and required heating time.

"We’ve serviced numerous fastener manufacturers – with increasing frequency – in recent years," says Ambrell Director of Sales Tom Dickerson. "Our new, cutting-edge high power systems, innovative solutions, and outstanding service have been the main drivers behind this trend. We look forward to working with additional fastener manufacturers and helping enhance their operations.”

For additional details about Ambrell and its induction heating solutions, call (585) 889-9000 or click here.

Happy holidays from the Ambrell team

2011-12-22T12:09:00.000-08:00

Ambrell would like to thank all of its loyal customers for a great 2011, and wish you and your family happy holidays. We're excited about 2012, as more innovations and product line enhancements that will help our customers are on tap -- stay tuned!

Brazing a magnetic steel tube and steel mating assembly

2011-12-19T12:18:00.000-08:00

Heating a 0.437" (11.1 mm) outside diameter magnetic steel tube and steel mating assembly to temperature for a brazing application to create an oil tube for the railroad industry...
[more about brazing][Applications]

Bonding plastic handles onto metal brooms

2011-12-19T12:15:00.000-08:00

Induction is used to heat a magnetic steel tube to melt plastic handles onto metal broom poles. Customer was using an old, unreliable system from another company, and parts were difficult to find...
[more about metal to plastic insertion][Applications]

Brazing an aluminum manifold (air conditioning)

2011-11-18T07:00:00.002-08:00

Precise, repeatable heating: The client wanted more precise and repeatable heating than a torch could deliver, which induction was able to achieve...
[more about brazing][Applications]

Brazing a steel tube and fitting (automotive valve)

2011-11-18T07:00:00.001-08:00

Customer's client was unhappy with the results from MIG welding, which drove them to look at induction as an alternative process. Induction heating proved to be a fast, repeatable heating method for the application...
[more about brazing][Applications]

Brazing a carbide ball to a spring

2011-11-18T07:00:00.000-08:00

To heat a tungsten carbide ball and steel rod that acts as a spring to 1300 ºF (704 ºC) within five seconds for a brazing application to create a part that governs the armature position in a motor...
[more about brazing][Applications]

Ambrell Thanks Alonics Excellent Results

2011-11-17T07:26:00.001-08:00

In September, Girish Dahake visited Alonics in Tokyo to thank Mr. Sam Nishio for his commitment towards Ambrell and excellent business in the last year. Sam Nishio has been with Ambrell since 2005 and has steadily grown his capabilities in the applications and sales/service areas over the 6 year period. Recently Sam has hired Mr. Mizuma Nagahama as a marketing resource to help grow his business.

Ambrell Readies for FABTECH

2011-11-10T12:05:00.000-08:00

Ameritherm, an Ambrell Company, will be exhibiting at FABTECH at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL next week. We hope you'll stop by booth 651.

We'll have a robot on-hand from NuTek Industrial Systems, an Ambrell Hardening Group partner. It'll be simulating hot heading of large fasteners with automation using a high power Ambrell induction heating system with an encapsulated coil.

Of course, we have a wide range of systems available, whether you need 1kW of power or 800kW. So if you have a project coming up, are looking to replace induction heating hardware or just want to see the latest in induction heating technology, stop by booth 651.

See you at the show!

Ambrell at CMTS in Toronto

2011-10-17T20:20:00.000-07:00

Today was opening day of the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show. Members of the Ambrell team were on-hand at booth 1733, as were representatives from Ambrell Hardening partner company NuTek Industrial Systems.

A robot was displayed from NuTek, and it was shown feeding steel bars into an encapsulated coil for heating prior to hot heading. The demonstration provided a glimpse of what the partnership can do for companies involved in heat treating or any other process that involves heating and automation.

CMTS will continue through Thursday, and we'll be ready for any questions you may have regarding induction heating solutions. So if you're in the Toronto area, be sure to drop by the Direct Energy Center and say "hi" to us. We hope to see you at the show!

Heat a block of Haynes nickel alloy to test the crack growth rate

2011-10-14T07:00:00.002-07:00

Heat a block of Haynes nickel alloy from 600 ºF (316 ºC) to 1600 ºF (871 ºC) in order to collect data on the crack growth rate for an aerospace application....
[more about heating][Applications]

Brazing a steel rod and housing for a sensor assembly

2011-10-14T07:00:00.001-07:00

To heat a steel rod and housing to 1400 ºF (760 ºC) within 30 seconds for a brazing application to create an assembly for a sensor...
[more about brazing][Applications]

Brazing a steel block with a cutout for carbide

2011-10-14T07:00:00.000-07:00

Induction delivers improved quality and repeatability; client was using a torch and induction offered more precise, repeatable heating. In addition, this allowed the client to achieve the targeted heating time of 60 seconds, faster than what the torch could deliver....
[more about brazing][Applications]

A New Look at Ambrell Ltd

2011-10-13T07:57:00.001-07:00

With Cheltenham Induction Heating's name changing to Ambrell Ltd, a new sign has just been put up on our office to reflect the new branding. So, if you visit our offices in Cheltenham, keep an eye out for the new Ambrell sign. And, as always, if you have any questions for the staff in our United Kingdom office, just give us a call at +44 (0) 1242 514042. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Ambrell Hardening Offers Heat Treating Expertise

2011-10-12T12:38:00.000-07:00

Ambrell, a leading manufacturer of induction heating systems, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Induction Tooling Inc, a long-term tooling and heat treating process supplier, and Nutek Industrial Systems, an innovative automation specialist, to offer industry-leading heat treating solutions through a single point of contact.

Ambrell’s EKOHEAT line of induction heating systems can meet the needs of almost any heat treating application, whether a higher frequency system is needed for case hardening, or a lower frequency system is needed for through hardening. Induction heating is time and energy efficient, and offers the precision needed to be part of a process with quality and repeatability in mind.

Induction Tooling Inc specializes in the design, manufacture and repair of selective hardening quick change inductors for the automotive, aerospace, medical, agricultural, and metal industries. Induction Tooling Inc also offers on-site heat treating process development and has a metallurgical laboratory and an on-site metallurgist at their facility.

NuTek Industrial Systems is a leader in the automation and systems integration field. Nutek offers intelligent designs that are conceived and engineered to address specific heat-treating process and application requirements. NuTek uses most advanced technologies available and is an expert in robotic solutions.

"We’re pleased to partner with two innovative organizations to offer customers superior heat treating solutions through a single point of contact," says Ambrell Director of Sales Tom Dickerson. "Induction Tooling Inc, Nutek Industrial Systems, and Ambrell are leaders in their respective areas of expertise, and this partnership enables Ambrell Hardening customers to benefit from a cutting-edge heat treating solution that will give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace."

For additional details about Ambrell Hardening, call (585) 889-9000 or visit heattreating.ambrell.com.

Cheltenham Induction Heating becomes Ambrell Ltd

2011-10-06T11:26:00.000-07:00

Ambrell, a leading manufacturer of induction heating systems, is pleased to announce its changing the name of its United Kingdom operation from Cheltenham Induction Heating to Ambrell Ltd.

Ambrell acquired Cheltenham Induction Heating in 2005. The acquisition resulted in an integrated organization that has benefitted from the synergies that each operation offered. Ambrell’s European operations have expanded considerably since the 2005 acquisition, as has its brand recognition, so it was decided to bring its United Kingdom operation under the parent brand to better demonstrate Ambrell’s strong, unified worldwide presence.

The name change does not impact day-to-day operations at its United Kingdom location. All contracts remain valid, the operations in Cheltenham are unchanged, and Cheltenham Induction Heating’s customers will continue to receive the same high level of service they’ve come to expect. Ambrell continues to be fully committed to the United Kingdom market, and looks forward to even further growth.

"Given the continued growth we’re enjoying across Europe and the world, it made sense to bring Cheltenham Induction Heating under the Ambrell brand," says Ambrell Vice President of Business Development Bruce N. Stewart. "We exhibit at a wide range of tradeshows and events, have customers with locations in multiple countries, and by changing the Cheltenham Induction Heating brand to Ambrell Ltd, it’ll minimize confusion across the continent and maximize our marketing investments.”

For additional details about Ambrell Ltd, call +31 (0)548 659 044 or visit www.ambrell.com.

Ambrell to Attend Heat Treat 2011

2011-09-22T11:53:00.000-07:00

Scottsville, NY — Ameritherm, an Ambrell company and a leading manufacturer of induction heating systems, will exhibit at Heat Treat 2011, November 1 - November 2 at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, OH. At booth 1828, representatives will discuss the latest induction heating solutions for heat treating.

Ambrell’s wide array of induction heating solutions will be highlighted – from the small, versatile EASYHEAT systems to the powerful EKOHEAT systems. The EKOHEAT line was recently expanded and more powerful induction heating systems were introduced. With full scale output power ranging from 1.2 kW to 800 kW and frequencies ranging 1 kHz to 400 kHz, Ambrell has a solution for a vast range of heat treating applications and they can be seamlessly integrated into heat treating processes.

There are many benefits to induction heating when compared to other traditional heating methods, including repeatability, energy savings, speed, and clean, flameless heating. Ambrell’s heating systems are CE-marked and ISO 9001:2008 certified. Ambrell has also partnered with Induction Tooling, Inc. (ITI), a heat treating process supplier, and NuTek Industrial Systems, an automation specialist, to form the Ambrell Hardening Group. This enables Ambrell clients to develop a superior process through a single point of contact. Testing in Ambrell’s Applications Lab is available to ensure clients get systems that meet the unique needs of their heat treating applications.

"We’re looking forward to Heat Treat 2011," says Ambrell Director of Sales Tom Dickerson. "Our EKOHEAT solutions have been particularly popular among heat treating organizations. We’re looking forward to helping more organizations leverage the superior solutions that Ambrell and the Ambrell Hardening Group can offer.”

For additional details about Ambrell, call (585) 889-9000 or visit www.ambrell.com.

Brazing a copper elbow tube assembly

2011-09-10T10:07:00.000-07:00

In this copper brazing process, induction offers more precise, repeatable heating than current flame process......
[more about brazing][Applications]

Metal-to-plastic insertion of threaded magnetic steel inserts

2011-09-10T07:01:00.000-07:00

A threaded brass rod holds the insert during the two second heating cycle. The process is repeatable and can be integrated into a production process...
[more about metal plastic insertion][Applications]

Soldering a fine copper wire to a connector assembly

2011-09-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

In this soldering process, initial tests were conducted to optimize power for the smaller and larger assemblies...
[more about soldering][Applications]

Ambrell to Exhibit at FABTECH 2011

2011-09-06T10:27:00.000-07:00

Ambrell, a leading manufacturer of induction heating systems which includes the Ameritherm brand, will exhibit at FABTECH 2011, November 14-17 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Representatives will discuss the latest induction heating trends, applications, and solutions.

Ambrell’s wide array of induction heating solutions will be highlighted – from small, versatile EASYHEAT systems to powerful EKOHEAT systems. With full scale output power ranging from 1.2 kW to 800 kW and frequencies ranging 1 kHz to 400 kHz, Ambrell has a solution for a vast range of applications and they can be seamlessly integrated into production processes. Ambrell will also be showing how a robot from Nutek Industrial Systems can feed its induction heating systems.

There are many benefits to induction heating when compared to other traditional heating methods, including repeatability, energy savings, speed, and clean, flameless heating. Ambrell’s heating systems are CE-marked and ISO 9001:2008 certified. Whether a small tube fitting or large pipe needs to be brazed, a solution can be designed for the application. Free testing is available in Ambrell’s Applications Lab to ensure clients get systems that meet the unique needs of their applications.

"We’re looking forward to FABTECH 2011," says Ambrell Vice President of Sales Tom Dickerson. "We’ve been able to help numerous companies across many industries enjoy the benefits of induction heating, and we’re looking forward to meeting with additional organizations and showing them how they can also benefit. Whether they need 1 kW of power or 800 kW of power, we can help them improve their heating process."

For additional details about Ambrell, call (585) 889-9000 or visit www.ambrell.com.