| 摘要 |
<p>An induction-hardening machine (20) for the contour hardening of cross-axis, intersecting-axis and nonintersecting-axis gears (27) such as hypoid gears (27) includes a programmable logic control unit (21), a source of quench liquid (40) and a high-frequency induction generator (22) which are operably connected to a high-frequency induction coil (26) which is disposed at an inclined angle above the horizontally disposed workpiece (27) (hypoid gear). Fluid connections (37) are made between the source of quench liquid (40) and the induction coil (26) for the rapid delivery of quench liquid. The support plateform (28) for the hypoid gear (27) is connected to a rotary drive motor (30) and with the hypoid gear (27) rotating at approximately 900 to 1800 RPM the induction coil (26) is energized with four low energy pulses of relatively short duration. The final heating step is a high energy pulse followed immediately by the quenching step. The induction coil (26) is also offset from the geometric center of the gear (27) and it is this offset and the inclined angle of the induction coil (26) which address the heel to toe tooth differences and the spiral configuration of a hypoid gear (27).</p> |
