Device for thermally treating a metal workpiece, production line, and method
WO2026119897A9PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-07-02SMS GROUP GMBH
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SMS GROUP GMBH
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-02
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing methods for thermal treatment of metallic workpieces require significant energy and often result in high carbon emissions, failing to achieve precise temperature control before forming processes.
Method used
A device comprising a first temperature change module with high power density and a second temperature change module with thermal inertia, allowing for precise temperature control and reduced energy consumption by combining rapid temperature changes with thermal buffering.
Benefits of technology
The device enables precise temperature setting of metallic workpieces for forming processes while significantly reducing energy use and carbon emissions, decoupling forming from primary processes.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a device (1) for thermally treating a metal workpiece (2) conveyed in a conveying direction (R1), comprising a first temperature-changing module (10) and a second temperature-changing module (20), wherein the first temperature-changing module (10) has a greater nominal power density than the second temperature-changing module (20); and wherein the second temperature-changing module (20) is designed to change a temperature of a temperature-changing region associated with the second temperature-changing module (20) at a temperature-changing rate of less than or equal to 10 K / min. The invention also relates to a production line (100) and to a method.
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