Induction Tempering (IT): The Modern Alternative to Oil Tempering (OT) Wire

摘要

Information from Inductotherm Heating & Welding Ltd., Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK, says, "Oil tempering (OT) is recognized as the traditional method of producing spring wire for cold coiling. However, due to environmental concerns with this process, induction tempered (IT) wire is increasingly growing in popularity. Additionally, leading spring makers for cold coiling applications are moving to IT wire due to its superior mechanical properties.