GH IA Develops Innovative Induction Hardening Machine


ROCHESTER NY: - GH Induction Atmospheres (GH IA), part of the worldwide GH Group, has built an innovative induction heating machine that hardens, tempers, and quenches automotive parts on a rotating turntable.

A global supplier of quality products for automotive and other industrial markets will use GH IA's new machine to harden automotive ball studs with increased speed, economy, and consistency.

The development of this machine marks the first comprehensive technology transfer between GH IA and its new parent, GH Group. GH Group completed the basic system design at its engineering center in Valencia Spain; final design and manufacturing were completed at GH IA's Rochester NY facility.

The new induction hardening machine can process up to 240 parts per hour. "This new machine fulfills the promise of our exciting partnership with GH Group," said Dale Wilcox, GH IA's CTO. "With our combined engineering expertise and GH IA's American manufacturing and service capabilities, this machine is just the first of many innovative induction heating solutions we'll be developing for our customers."

About GH Induction Atmospheres

GH Induction Atmospheres (GH IA) is a leading American provider of customized industrial heating solutions for automotive, aerospace, medical and energy production applications. GH IA is part of the GH Group, one of the largest, most experienced induction heating companies in the world. With headquarters in Valencia, Spain, GH Group includes affiliated companies in the USA, Germany, France, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, India, and China. GH Group specializes in providing custom-designed production systems for industrial heat treating. With over 4000 installations in more than 50 countries, GH Group has developed long standing relationships with most of the first, second and third tier automotive companies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Chip Laskowski

Director of Sales

GH Induction Atmospheres

35 Industrial Park Circle

Rochester NY 14624

claskowski@gh-ia.com

585-368-2120

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