Close-up of a heated metal billet glowing orange during induction heating in a forging machine inside an industrial setting

Induction forging

Induction forging uses induction to heat metal parts before they are shaped or “deformed” by presses or hammers.

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Induction heating explained

Multi-station induction forging system heating steel components with controlled induction heating

What is induction forging?

Induction forging uses induction to heat metal parts before they are shaped or ‘deformed’ by presses or hammers.

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Steel bar heated in an industrial induction forging system using controlled induction heating

What are the benefits?

The speed and controllability of induction heating ensures high throughput
Induction minimises oxidation and helps maintain metallurgical integrity
Ideal for integrating into automated production lines

Industrial induction forging system using induction heating for efficient metal forming

Where is it used?

Induction forging is widely used in the metal and foundry industries to heat billets, bars and bar ends. Metals commonly forged with ENRX systems include aluminum, brass, copper, steel and stainless steel.

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What equipment is available?

Three families of ENRX equipment can be used for forging applications: HeatLine, Sinac and Minac. However, HeatLine includes various models that are specially designed for high-output forging of billets, bars, handlebars, bar ends, bolts and pre-formed components.

Solutions explained

Sinac: built for performance

ENRX Sinac delivers high-frequency, high-precision induction heating for continuous operations. Built to heat, built to last. Even in the most demanding environments.
Minac: mobile induction heating

ENRX Minac brings all the benefits of induction—fast, focused, clean heating—into a portable system. From 6 to 220 kW, for repair, maintenance and production tasks on the go.
Lab-tested heating performance

From simulation to reality. Our lab engineers test every heating setup to ensure reliable results—tailored to your parts, process and performance goals.
Smarter service with IoT

ENRX induction systems are IoT-ready—enabling remote diagnostics, fine-tuning, and predictive maintenance. Smarter service, better uptime, and long-term reliability.
Service beyond installation

ENRX provides continuous support through coils, parts, maintenance and flexible service renting - ensuring maximum performance and uptime for your induction systems.
Minac portable induction heating for powerful results

Power meets portability. The ENRX Minac delivers strong, focused induction heat - perfect for heavy-duty repairs, production, and on-site operations. From 6 to 220 kW.

A closer look at how it works

A heated workpiece being ejected from a CBB horizontal heater. The CBB ejects parts in a single location – a major benefit for operators.
An ENRX CHV vertical heater. Capable of heating any type of profile, including preformed components, the CHV supports manual and robot loading.
ENRX billet heater heat practically any dimension of billets and slugs in materials as diverse as stainless steel, copper, aluminium, titanium and brass.
ENRX bar end and partial heaters are field-proven systems used by many manufacturers around the world. Each system is backed by the resources and service capabilities of ENRX.
Designing unique, customised bar end solutions is an ENRX strength. Our technical capabilities let us meet virtually any customer-specific requirements.