Induction heating is widely used in the metal and foundry industries for heating billets, tubes and bars. Metals forged by induction include stainless steel, cuivre, brass, steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Advantages of Induction Heating: 1. Rapid heating saves time and improves productivity 2. More control with the precise, even heating of part or all of the tube 3. Clean, non-contact process minimizes the introduction of heat into the local environment