Pennsylvania-based ASTM International have developed a new standard that aims to help those who both provide and use induction heat treatment to strengthen metals. While guides and specifications already exist to qualify standard heat-treating furnaces, this new standard will be the first generally accepted guide for qualification of induction heat treating, which heats metal electronically by passing it through a series of coils.
‘A1100, Guide for Qualification and Control of Induction Heat Treating’ was developed by ASTM’s committee on stainless steel, steel and related alloys (A01). According to ASTM member Lester Burgess, Director of Technical Services and Quality at TSP/US Bolt Mfg., the guide will help induction heat-treatment providers to define and accomplish needed internal qualification and control of processes. The guide will also allow users to better qualify and confirm the competency of providers.