Objective
Braze a 5.3 sq mm (10 gauge) and a 0.5 sq mm (20 gauge) copper wire using induction with an open C-coil.
Equipment
UPT SH2 Power Supply
HS4W Heat Station
Open C-coil
Flexible Leads
Materials
• 10 gauge (5.3 sq mm) copper wire
• 20 gauge wire (0.5 sq mm) copper wire
• Brazing alloy
• Brazing flux
Test 1
Power: 2 kW
Temperature: 815° C (1500° F)
Time: 42 sec
Test 2
Power: 2 kW
Temperature: 815° C (1500° F)
Time: 38 sec
Test 2
Power: 4.86 kW
Temperature: 815° C (1500° F)
Time: 10 sec
Results and Conclusions:
Brazing the two types of copper wire is possible with the UPT SH2 System with 1m (3.3 ft) flexible leads and an open C-coil. For even faster braze times, a UPT SM5 System is recommended.
Pictures
Video – Test 1
Video – Test 2
Video – Test 3
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