Induction Heating for Hot Forming

Objective
Heat part to approximately 1600-1800°F (871-982°C) in under 5 minutes with 10 kW machine. This test will show induction heating will replace torch heating and take less time than current torch process.

Equipment

Materials

  • Copper tube
  • Aluminum form
  • Compression fittings

Key Parameters

  • Power: 5.54 kW cold/ 9.85 kW post curie
  • Temperature: 1600-1800°F (871-982°C)
  • Time: 4 minutes
  • Custom Coil

Process:

  1. Position part into coil and center the part
  2. Start power cycle and heat for 4 minutes to reach approximately 1800°F (982°C).

Results/Benefits:

Part heated to temperature fairly even across 4 inch heat zone in 4 minutes.

Reference info: Application Note 3463-4397

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