Companies that manufacture parts for the automotive industry have to produce products that have very high quality. There can be no defective parts delivered to the factory, and, of course, the automotive companies want the lowest price, fastest delivery and a record of the quality tests.

As in most occupations, having the right tools can assure that the job gets done right. In heat treating, having the right temperature-measurement tool can be the difference between success and failure. This article helps you to identify the best tool for the application.

Temperature measurement is an important aspect of induction-heating control. Proper temperature ensures that the parts will meet the metallurgical parameters needed by the end user. This article discusses measuring temperature in induction-heating processes, with examples focusing on non-contact infrared temperature measurement.