Why Manufacturers Choose Induction
Induction heating couples energy directly into the workpiece â no open flame, no atmosphere furnace, no wasted BTUs. The result is a process that's faster, safer, and more repeatable than alternatives.
Precise, Repeatable Metallurgy
Control case depth from 0.25 mm to 12.7 mm by selecting the right frequency and power density. Every part meets spec, every cycle.
Energy Efficiency That Compounds
Induction converts up to 90% of consumed energy into useful heat in the workpiece. Over thousands of production hours, that efficiency translates directly to lower cost per part.
High Throughput, Small Footprint
Non-contact heating enables continuous feed and rapid cycle times. A single induction cell often replaces an entire bank of batch furnaces while occupying a fraction of the floor space.
Safer Working Environment
Localized heating keeps ambient temperatures low and eliminates open flames. Operators work in comfort, and your facility stays cooler and cleaner.
Induction Heating Applications
Pillar has delivered induction heating systems for more than seven decades across virtually every metalworking sector. Each solution is application-engineered â matched to your part geometry, production rate, and metallurgical requirements.
Heat Treating
Hardening, tempering, and stress relieving with vertical and horizontal scanners, single-shot systems, and lift-and-rotate machines engineered to your part geometry and metallurgical spec.
Forging & Forming
Through-heating billets and slugs to precise forging temperatures with uniform heat profiles that improve die life and reduce scrap on high-volume production lines.
Brazing & Soldering
Repeatable, flameless joining of dissimilar metals with localized induction energy â ideal for assemblies requiring consistent joint integrity and clean cosmetic appearance.
How Pillar Engineers Your Heating Solution
Application Review
Our engineers analyze your part geometry, material, required case depth, and production rate to define the right frequency, power level, and coil configuration.
System Design & Coil Development
We design the induction power supply, machine, and custom inductor as an integrated system â not off-the-shelf components bolted together.
Lab Validation
Parts are run in our applications lab to verify metallurgical results, cycle time, and energy consumption before your system ships.
Installation & Commissioning
Pillar field engineers install, integrate, and commission your system â and train your team so production starts right the first day.
Ongoing Support
With service teams across North America and remote diagnostics capability, Pillar keeps your induction system running at peak performance for the life of the equipment.
