HardLine® vertical heat treatment machines
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HardLine® vertical heat treatment machines An introduction to the VS / VM / VL / VXL systems

How HardLine saves you money EFD Induction’s HardLine vertical heat treatment machines are proven business tools. They improve competitiveness by lowering costs, while at the same time ensuring outstanding process quality. In fact, this c ombination of cost and quality advantages has made the HardLine range of vertical machines one of the most widely used in the world. The main benefits d elivered by HardLine vertical systems are: Reduced capital costs As each HardLine vertical hardening system handles a wide spectrum of workpieces, you need fewer dedicated machines. Reduced operating costs...

Options and controls for maximum productivity Each HardLine vertical heat treatment machine can be itted with a range of optional subsystems. These f options let you easily adapt the machine to match s pecific parts and process requirements. Some of the options available are: • Automated loading/unloading solutions increase throughput and make it possible to integrate the hardening machine into a production line. • An indexing table with a programmable CNC-axis gives unlimited position control. Static, rotating, single- and double-station tables are available. • A HF/MF chuck connection...

Possibly the world’s most successful vertica HardLine VS Specially designed for workpieces up to 300 mm in length, the VS system is ideal for small to medium p roduction volumes. Despite its compact size the VS is extremely versatile, and is available in numerous c onfigurations. Each VS machine can be fitted with a turntable for fast and easy loading/unloading. HardLine VM Our most popular vertical hardening system, the HardLine VM is capable of hardening components up to a maximum of 400 kg. A key benefit of the HardLine VM is its versatility, with a single system able to handle...

al heat treatment systems HardLine VL The VL machine is designed specifically for large and heavy components up to a maximum length of 2,000 mm and a weight of 600 kg. As with all HardLine v ertical machines, the VL is compatible with CNC c ontrols and robotic handling. HardLine VXL HardLine VXL is a hardening machine built specifically for very heavy and/or large parts. To let the machine handle large components, the VXL features a special, reinforced spindle and a high-power output carriage. The VXL can also be fitted with a mobile spindle, m aking the machine ideal for hardening large...

Get more from your equipment When you choose a solution from EFD Induction you choose security and peace-of-mind. As one of the world’s largest induction heating companies we offer a full range of maintenance, logistics, training and spares services. Make the most of your heating system—with a little help from the people who built it. Many HardLine vertical machines are customized to work with robotic handling solutions. Above, a HardLine machine and its robotic handling system near completion at the EFD Induction factory in Freiburg, Germany. EFD Induction has to date installed thousands...