2004

Staying on track

Alessandro Mariani of EFD Induction Italy explains how induction technology keeps the trains running. 

FABTECH feedback

As with any trade show, there is always concern for how it will be attended. The previous 2002 show reflected the North American economy at the time and was, therefore, poorly attended by both attendees and exhibitors. With this past show in mind, the grim possibility of a repeat was felt.

Induction for faucets

Over the past couple of years, EFD Induction has devised solutions for brazing faucet tubes to sockets, and for brazing thread inserts.

Induction magnet bonding in motor manufacturing

Every time you use a hand tool, domestic appliance or a car’s power windows, air conditioning or wipers, chances are you are using a permanent magnet type motor. Which also means you are probably benefiting from induction heating applications developed by EFD Induction engineers.

A brief introduction

Sverre Masterød, Section Manager for Standardized Systems at EFD Induction, explains why induction heating is the superior technology when brazing aluminum for air conditioning systems.

Minac Twin for major European automotive sub-supplier

How EFD Induction solved a tricky technical challenge —and still met the tough quality demands of a German automotive sub-supplier.

Unique hardening solutions for unique hardening demands

Karl Hirsch, General Manager of Heat Treatment Services at EFD Induction Germany, is no stranger to tough challenges. But two particular demands—and the special solutions devised by EFD Induction—stand out.

¡Cien installaciones!

(100 reasons to celebrate in Spain and Portugal)

  EFD Induction in Spain and Portugal marks its tenth anniversary in style—by delivering its one hundredth installation.

On course for offshore

It takes a special kind of company to work for the offshore oil and gas industry. People have to be tough, adaptable and mobile. As for equipment, it has to be compact enough to be mobile, yet rugged enough to perform under demanding conditions. EFD Induction is therefore extremely proud to report on its growing involvement with offshore customers.

Steel bars and induction — a brief guide

Joachim Plust of EFD Induction Germany discusses how integrated induction heating leads to better, faster and cheaper heat treatment of steel bars.

Crank up the volume!

EFD Induction France has long been a leader in the design and manufacture of crankshaft hardening machines for auto-makers. That leadership is now being extended to extra-large crank-shafts for the truck, power generating, ship and railway industries. 

In gear for shrink fitting

Sub-contractors to the automotive industry must constantly strive to trim costs, waste and lead times—while simultaneously meeting tough quality demands.

Hardening market heats up in India

EFD Induction India has grown steadily since its launch in Bangalore in 1992. But the first half of this year has seen spectacular growth—much of it due to a surge in demand for hardening solutions.

Induction take-off for A380

When it enters passenger service in 2006 the Airbus A380 will be the world’s only twin-deck, four-aisle airliner. EFD Induction France is proud to play a key role in getting—and keeping—this new flagship of the Airbus family airborne.

Write stuff scoop award at Tube 2004

This spring’s Tube Düsseldorf was a memorable experience for everyone involved. But for Bjørnar Grande and John Inge Asperheim, two young engineers at EFD Induction Norway, the event was made extra special when they were awarded the prestigious Hugh Sansome President’s Award.

The screen star

When manufacturing a television or computer monitor, it is essential that the cathode ray tube be correctly mounted. To achieve this, a so-called ‘shrinking frame’ is attached to the cathode tube and shrunk to fit its outer dimensions.

A lifeline for varnished wires

Coils made of varnished copper windings are essential to a vast range of electrical components and appliances, automobile starters and generators being only two examples.

Hitting our stride in China

In 2002 EFD Induction China began delivering equipment manufactured at our plant in Shangai. Since then we have supplied more than ten made-in Shangai EFD Induction machines.