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Injection Molding Multicoupling
From: Staubli CorporationDescription: Automotive Manufacturer had the need to decrease their current tool change times on 4000 ton injection moulding press to meet production demands. Target was to get these times down to 10 minutes. They ...
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Mixing NanoCeramics and Other NanoMaterials
Description: Various mixing technologies are available for the efficient processing of products containing nanoceramics and other nanomaterials. Nanomaterials are finding their way into an increasing number of ...
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Terms Used When Discussing Filters
From: Sterlitech CorporationDescription: A glossary of filtration terminology. ...
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Dispersing Difficult Solids (.pdf)
Description: Recent advances in mixing technology offer increased efficiency in dispersing powdered additives into liquids for both low and high viscosity applications. Dispersing powdered additives into a liquid ...
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Effectively Disperse Powders Into Your Viscous Mix (.pdf)
Description: Many fiber-filled composites are high viscosity formulations that require efficient dispersion in a planetary mixer configuration where a number of blade designs and combinations are available. Fiber ...
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Electronic Variable Speed Promotes Processing Flexibility in Ribbon Blenders - From Soft Start to Discharge. (.pdf)
Description: Variable frequency drives enable 'soft start' of ribbon blenders, an essential feature that protects the system against a spike in start-up torque. The ability to moderate energy input during the ...
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High Speed Mixing: Saw-tooth Dispersers vs. Rotor/Stator Mixers
Description: The saw-tooth disperser and rotor/stator mixer are two of the most widely used high speed mixers yet many are unaware of the differences in their utility and operating capacities. Knowing the unique ...
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Mixer Options for Pureeing and Liquefying Solids (.pdf)
Description: A variety of mixers are suitable for pureeing requirements - from single-shaft rotor/stator mixers and high speed dispersers to multi-agitator equipment for higher viscosity formulations, and even ...
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Ribbon Blenders are Ideal for Coating and Mixing Processes
Description: Solid-solid mixing sometimes involves powders that need to be uniformly coated with smaller particles of a different component. The ingredient that is coated onto the bulk material is typically a very ...
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Vacuum Mixing Techniques (.pdf)
Description: Mixing under vacuum has a direct impact on end-product performance. Studies show that processing under vacuum reduces porosity and unbound particles. Reducing the number of pores leads to remarkable ...
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Cutting Tool Strategies for Milling Ribs
From: OSG, USA, Inc.Description: A review of machining options for tapered rib processing, typically found in plastic injection and die cast molds. Written by Steve McBride, OSG High Tech Group Manager ...
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Selecting the Right Dispensing Equipment
From: TechconDescription: As you consider suppliers for critical consumable fluid dispensing products such as cartridges, syringes/barrels, pistons and plungers. Understanding the relationship between these components (how ...
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Standard Method and Application Guide
From: Sterlitech CorporationDescription: This reference compares the applications for a variety of Standard Methods, EPA Methods, and NIOSH Methods to the appropriate filtration product. ...
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Brazing a Pressure Switch Base Assembly (.pdf)
Description: A single position pancake style coil is used to generate the required heating for the application. Solder paste is applied to the assembly around the joint area.... ...
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Cure Coating on Both Sides of an Aluminum Piston (.pdf)
Description: A three turn channel coil 19" (48.26cm) long is used to anneal 4 pistons running though the coil with a distance of 6" (15.24cm) between centers... ...
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How Does a Sonicator Work? (.pdf)
From: Qsonica, LLCDescription: The ultrasonic electronic generator transforms AC line power to a 20KHz signal that drives a piezoelectric convertor/transducer. This electrical signal is converted by the transducer to a mechanical ...
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Chemical Compatibility Chart for General Laboratory Filtration Products (.pdf)
From: Sterlitech CorporationDescription: This chemical compatibility chart compares the effects of various chemicals on a wide array of filter materials, such as silver, PTFE, and nylon. ...
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Heating Tool Steel Circular Dies to 400C in 10 Minutes (.pdf)
Description: Induction is evaluated to replace an oven/batch process. Advantages include reduced heating/cooling ramp times and floor space requirements... ...
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Lubricant Viscosity Control for Gas Compressors
Description: If you're running one of the 140 working refineries in the US, the last thing you need is an unplanned shutdown. But a production standstill is exactly what is at risk if you don't keep an eye on the ...
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Soldering a Steel Canister for Sealing (.pdf)
Description: Current hand-soldering process results in uneven, non-uniform joints and requires long production times. Induction delivers uniform, quality joints by generating heat within the end-plate and ...
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Soldering Electrical Flex Circuits (.pdf)
Description: To heat multiple joints on flex circuit strips to 180-200°F within seven seconds for a soldering application. ...
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Automated Data Collection Improves Safety and Efficiency in Clinical Applications (.pdf)
Description: The automation of data collection through barcode technology improves patient care and clinic efficiency by ensuring accuracy and expedited availability of clinical data. ...
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Melting Lead Ingots to Form Battery Post and Connectors (.pdf)
Description: Lead ingots are placed inside the ceramic tube which is inside the coil. Different size ingots are melted at specified power, voltage and frequencies... ...
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Soldering Wires Onto Three Connector Tabs on a Three Position Wall Socket Plug (.pdf)
Description: Customer is currently using a soldering iron & individually touching each soldering point which is producing inconsistent results and quality issues. By using induction heating the customer produces ...
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Membrane Selection Guide by Application
From: Sterlitech CorporationDescription: This document illustrates the basic principles for the Sepa CF II membrane system. Contains specifications and diagram for this cross-flow filtration unit. ...
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Preheating Aluminum Flanges (.pdf)
Description: Higher quality end product vs. using an open flame convection furnace. Ovens are sensitive to ambient temperature and humidity variations and tend to produce uneven results ...
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Preheating Aluminum Wheels Prior to Spray Painting (.pdf)
Description: Induction heating provides uniform heat distribution over the wheel, precise control of heating pattern and reduced energy costs ...
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Metal-to-Plastic Insertion of a Steel Shaft (.pdf)
Description: Induction heating provides hands-free heating that involves no operator skill, even distribution of heating and localized application of energy ...
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Shrink Fitting an Assembled Wrist Pin into a Connecting Rod (.pdf)
Description: A six turn helical coil is used to heat the connecting rod for 13 seconds. The coil is perpendicular to the axis of the bore to promote even heating around the circumference. The connecting rod is ...
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Debond Rubber Seal from Steel Oil Seal Ring (.pdf)
Description: Induction heating provides highly accurate placement of heat (no effect to surrounding components), faster and more efficient process and even distribution of heating ...
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Bonding an Arthroscopic Device (.pdf)
Description: Induction heating provides localized, even heating of sheath, reduced discoloration, innovative coil design which eliminates fixture heating... ...
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Brazing Brass and Steel for Valves and End Plugs (.pdf)
Description: The process currently takes 60 seconds per joint. The customer is currently using a torch to complete the braze joints. They wish to improve repeatability for a better process... ...
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Hermetically Sealing a Fiber Optic Cable in a Kovar Ferrule (.pdf)
Description: The coil heats quickly so that the heat does not travel to heat sensitive components in the case... ...
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Reactor Vent Emission Control
Description: Many chemical companies use batch reactors to make their products. These reactors typically have vents which are opened and closed during emptying, filling, mixing, heating or cooling and other steps ...
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Annealing Aluminum Fuel Tank Fill Neck for Bending (.pdf)
Description: To anneal the full length of the tube, the tube is placed in the coil and heated for 30 seconds then rotated and the bottom half is heated for an additional 30... ...
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Brazing Copper Cable and Block Assembly for Generator Repair (.pdf)
Description: Induction heating provides much faster process time compared to the current process of using gas to braze each joint individually, reduced energy cost and even distribution of heating ...
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DOW™ UF and RO Technology (.pdf)
From: Dupont Water SolutionsDescription: DOW™ Ultrafiltration (UF) modules and DOW FILMTEC™ elements have been installed to purify well water used as process water for soft drink production ...
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Uniformly Blending Nutritional Powder (.pdf)
Description: As the nutritional product marketplace continues to grow, the search continues for efficient, consistent, quality solutions for dry blending. There persists, however, the basic need for uniform ...
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Annealing the End of a Hydraulic Motorshaft Prior to Machining (.pdf)
Description: Induction heating provides high efficiency, low energy cost precise and controllable placement of heat to anneal only the required area faster production process and consistent results ...
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Brazing a Spray Bar Assembly Used for Powder Coating (.pdf)
Description: Customer is currently outsourcing this application. By bringing in-house they will save on inventory build up, transportation cost, time to customer and money. ...
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Debonding to Remove Urethane from Steel Insert (.pdf)
Description: Induction heating provides hands-free heating that involves no operator skill for manufacturing, reduced energy consumption, consistent and repeatable results and even distribution of heating ...
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New Media Makes RTO Natural Gas Usage a Rarity!
Description: Because of advances in RTO ceramic heat recovery media, Anguil is routinely able to provide RTO operators like Tekra with a performance upgrade by either adding to the top of existing media beds or at ...
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Membrane Selection Guide by Application
From: Sterlitech CorporationDescription: This table compares the advantages and disadvantages of using different membrane types on a wide array of applications. ...
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Melting Silicon in Graphite Crucible for Material Testing (.pdf)
Description: A four turn helical coil is used to heat the crucible. The crucible is wrapped with a layer of insulation and placed into the coil. ...
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Validation of USEPA Method 524.2 Using a Stratum PTC and the New AQUATek 100 Autosampler (.pdf)
From: Teledyne InstrumentsDescription: Automation is the key to increasing laboratory productivity and minimizing costs. It is equally important to prove that the changes in technology to achieve these results may be done without ...
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Practical Mold Cooling
Description: Cooling conditions affect cycle time, part dimensions, surface finish, and warpage. Here are some ideas for fine-tuning your mold cooling system. ...
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Viscosity Matters
Description: Technical molders know that turbulent cooling flow can improve cycle times and help the bottom line. Here are some factors that can inhibit good cooling and also some thoughts on how you can improve ...
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Isomandrel Heat Pipe Technical Paper
From: Acrolab Ltd.Description: Hollow composite tube or pipe sections are typically manufactured using a filament winding process. Rotating mandrels are covered with continuous strand glass or carbon fibers which are impregnated ...
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Process Heating: Utilizing Landfill Gas (.pdf)
Description: Landfill gas is becoming increasingly important as a source of fuel for process heating. This is primarily due to its carbon footprint, which can be harnessed to do work instead of being vented or ...
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Senscient ELDS™ Open Path Gas Detectors Field Report - October 2010 (.pdf)
From: Senscient Inc.Description: Petrochemical refinery in Ohio, USA installation and operation of ELDS open path (line-of-site) fixed gas detectors for Methane + H2S for simultaneous detection of both gases in a real world ...
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Drain Cleaning Tool Selection Guide (.doc)
From: General Pipe CleanersDescription: You are a professional plumbing contractor. You know that the best tool to clear a clogged kitchen sink is very different than the right tool to clear a main drain. But did you know that though one ...
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Scrubbers With a Level Head (.pdf)
From: Kimre, Inc.Description: The available methods for removing pollutants from a gas stream are numerous, to say the least. A popular method, scrubbers allow users to separate gases and solids by allowing the gas to come into ...
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Basic Training - Heat Sink (.pdf)
From: Thermshield, LLCDescription: A heat sink gives waste energy a place to go. A properly sized heat sink maintains the semiconductor junction temperature at or below the max. allowable temperature. ...
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Heat Pipe Technology -Practical Applications (.pdf)
From: Thermshield, LLCDescription: Practical Applications for Heat Pipe Technology: Heat Carrying Capacity Formed Heat Pipes / Flattened and Bent Limitations of Bending / Min Radius Examples of the Technology: Heat spreading Increased ...
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Superior Processing New all-MDI Solutions for Automotive Seating with Low emission of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) (.pdf)
From: DuPont AutomotiveDescription: Cabin air quality is a growing concern raised by various automakers throughout the world. Specifications are becoming more and more stringent and the leading specifications are being adopted by more ...
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Enhancing the Performance of Oxidation Ditches
From: S&N Airoflo, Inc.Description: Oxidation ditches are very popular wastewater treatment processes for small to medium- sized municipalities that have to meet stringent water quality standards. Oxidation ditches provide ...
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Floating Horizontal Aerator Enhance Eufaula, Alabama Activated Sludge Plant
From: S&N Airoflo, Inc.Description: The Eufaula, Alabama, wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is an extended aeration activated sludge facility designed for an average daily flow rate of 2.7 million gallons per day (mgd). Prior to ...
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History and Properties of Thermoelectric Devices
Description: In 1834 Jean Peltier discovered that when electrical current passes through a closed circuit made up of two dissimilar metals, heat energy is absorbed at one dissimilar metal junction and discharged ...
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Shrink Fitting a Carbide Ring into a Valve Seat (.pdf)
Description: A three-turn helical coil is used to heat the steel valve seat. The steel valve seat is placed in the coil and heated for 50 seconds to enlarge the center hole & drop the carbide ring in for the ...
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Shrink Fit a Steel Gear onto a Steel Gear Motor Shaft (.pdf)
Description: Using induction heating to heat the bore of a hardened spur steel gear to shrink fit onto a gear motor shaft. This is part of a chair for the disabled. ...
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Heating an Inconel Tube for a Swaging Operation
Description: A need to increase volume and quality of parts production led to the choice of an induction process over flame. ...
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Improved Wastewater Treatment at Hess Collection Winery
From: S&N Airoflo, Inc.Description: Winery wastewater treatment at Hess Collection Winery (Napa, CA) features floating horizontal brush aerators, data logging, and computer monitoring and control to simplify required water quality ...
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Bolt Expansion Job on a Steam Turbine
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: The time pressure facing service engineers is made even worse by the technology traditionally used to expand and remove the large bolts that secure turbine covers. So when Alstom Power was performing ...
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Brazing of Snowplough Blades
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: Norway's Scana Steel replaced rotating converters with an EFD Induction Sinac 25/40 Twin. Output increased dramatically. ...
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Change from Gas or Arch Heating to Induction Heating
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: One small but important step to help the environment is the change from gas or arc heating to induction heating. We all want to help the environment. But it can be tough deciding where to start. One ...
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Coating of Brake Disc
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: Safety is of course a top priority for carmakers. Which is why they coat brake discs to prevent corrosion. Coating with Geomet-one of the world's leading coating products-ensures top-level protection, ...
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Electrical Safety Testing Guide (.pdf)
Description: In the electrical product business, product safety is an important issue. Manufacturers and distributors want to sell "safe products". Consumers want to buy products with the assurance that they won't ...
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Heating of Rivets
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: Every service call is unique. However, we received one recently that was truly extraordinary. Tom Smith, machinist for the 1925 steamship 'Saltsjön', rang. Could we help restore the old vessel by ...
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Induction Brazing of Banjo Nipples
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: An EFD Induction brazing solution at diesel engine specialist Agco Sisu Power slashes production times for high-grade banjo fittings. ...
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Induction Heated Skull
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: The UK office of EFD Induction gets its fair share of unusual requests. But this enquiry was a first: could we help artist Paul Fryer heat a 'spherical' piece of iron art till it glowed cherry red... ...
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Induction Heating for the Aerospace Industry
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: Specialized applications. Stringent quality levels. Tight leadtimes. The global aerospace industry sets tough demands on its parts and equipment suppliers. But they are the kind of demands that ...
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Induction Instruction
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: 'Induction Instruction' is a new series of short articles where EFD Induction experts write about various aspects of induction heating. For this first article, Leif Markegård, senior R&D engineer at ...
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LCR Measurement Primer (.pdf)
Description: This primer defines and explains the measurement of the impedance parameters known as L (inductance), C (capacitance), and R (resistance). Impedance parameters are characteristic of an AC circuit; ...
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Air-Conditioning Unit Assembly
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: An approved supplier for customers such as BAE, irbus and Raytheon, DHAP is responsible for the air-conditioning unit assembly for the NH90------a process for which they use an EFD Induction Minac ...
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Brazing Aluminum for Air Conditioning Systems
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: Sverre Masterød, Section Manager for Standardized Systems at EFD Induction, explains why induction heating is the superior technology when brazing aluminum for air conditioning systems. ...
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Die Hardening with Induction
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: It's a well-known fact that all dies used in the automotive industry have to be hardened. It's also well known that traditional gas heating is slow, difficult and inefficient. But there is another ...
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EFD Induction Solves Bolt Heating Challenges
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: Induction heating is rightly prized for its versatility. But bolt heating? Is induction really an effective alternative to traditional gas and resistance heating methods? Here we report on how two ...
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Induction Coils
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: Induction coils are crucial components. They are, after all, what actually delivers heat to the workpiece during the heating process. But all too often basic coil maintenance is neglected. The ...
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How to Lessen Distortion When Hardening Complete Steering Racks, Shafts and Gear Parts
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: The problem is that when hardening by scanning, the coupling needs to be adjusted because of distortion in the workpiece. Moreover, non-uniform hardening patterns create a risk of cracking. ...
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How to Remove Electrical Insulation Varnish from Copper Lead Bundles
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: Commonly called 'cleaning' in the transformer industry, the removal of insulation varnish has traditionally been done with gas torches or brushes. But transformer manufacturers are now discovering the ...
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In-Line Heat Treatment
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: Kristian Berggren of EFD Induction Sweden discusses some of the factors that make in-line heat treatment an attractive option. ...
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Induction Brazing of Short Circuit-Ring
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: The shortcut to better short-circuit ring brazing Brazing the short-circuit ring (SCR) is a crucial step when manufacturing motor rotors. And as more and more companies are discovering, induction ...
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Induction Forging of Axel Shafts
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: Forging these 250mm diameter bars of special alloyed steel calls for a rapid pre-heating to 1250°C, with a narrow tolerance of +/- 10°C. Which is why Aubert et Duval turned to EFD Induction to design ...
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Induction Hardening of Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Motors
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: A new EFD Induction solution has helped Hägglunds Drives slash hardening cycle times by 85% for large cam rings, and 45% for smaller rings. ...
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Induction Heat Treatment of Steel Bars
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: Treating steel bars in order to enhance torsion characteristics, reduce alloy components, etc. has long been a well-known process. One traditional treatment process involves using continuous furnaces. ...
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Induction Heating Equipment Designed for Straightening Decks
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: The transistorised induction heating revolution was born to address the needs of one specific application: deckstraightening in the shipyards of Norway. It's an exciting story - one that underscores ...
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Induction Heating in the Rodding Shop
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: A cleaner, safer, more comfortable working environment is a more productive, more profitable working environment. Everyone knows this. But not everyone realizes the contribution made by induction ...
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Induction Heating of Towel Rails
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: Says EFD Induction UK Sales Executive Paul Evans: "Our challenge was to provide Vogue with an alternative to gas and hand torches for brazing applications. Our solution was the EFD Induction MINAC ...
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Induction Pre-Heating of Wire
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: Nokian Tyres is not only the largest tyre manufacturer in the Nordic countries, it is also one of the most profitable tyre makers in the world. One reason behind the company's success has been its ...
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Induction Spot-Bonding
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: As one of the world's most quality-conscious carmakers, few are as choosy about their partners as Jaguar. So EFD Induction UK is particularly proud to report on their ongoing collaboration with the ...
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Mounting of Cathode Ray Tube
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: When manufacturing a television or computer monitor, it is essential that the cathode ray tube be correctly mounted. To achieve this, a so-called 'shrinking frame' is attached to the cathode tube and ...
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Part-Heating of Roofing Pliers with Induction
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: Roofing pliers are an essential tool when handling and shaping sheet metal for roofs, spouts, gutters, etc. At first glance they look deceptively "low-tech." But producing the pliers is a complex ...
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Pre-Heating of Pipes Before Welding
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: The Tampen Link project in the North Sea underlines the amazing versatility of induction heating. In this case, EFD Induction expertise is helping weld a branch pipe onto a 20' main high-pressure gas ...
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Seam Annealing with Horizontal Tracking
From: EFD Induction a.s.Description: When producing welded pipes according to API specification or similar, the weld and the heat affected zone (HAZ) have to be normalized. EFD Induction has three solutions. ...
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Damper Control Case Study (.pdf)
Description: This case history describes how one customer used PrevEx flammability analyzers to effectively automate damper controls and reduce the costs of owning and operating their multi-zone ovens. ...
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Feed Forward Control (.pdf)
Description: This case history describes how one company used the CalorVal BTU Analyzer with an oxygen sensor and flow meter to complete their control loop system for optimizing fuel/air mixtures. ...
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Flexible Packaging (.pdf)
Description: This case history describes how one company used AcuPro Infrared Process Analyzers to provide safety and ventilation control to save energy costs. ...
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Heating Value (.pdf)
Description: This case history describes how one customer used the CalorVal BTU analyzer to measure the heating value of its waste stream going into a flare stack to determine whether the waste stream could be ...
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Fivefactors to Consider When Choosing a Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzer (.pdf)
From: CILASDescription: Measuring particle size is an indispensable step in understanding a material's physical and chemical properties. Of the many particle sizing methods on the market, laser diffraction is one of the most ...
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Size and Shape Analysis Of Metallic Particles Used in Battery Industries (.pdf)
From: CILASDescription: Some industries need to have a good correlation between the size and the shape characterisation. In the battery industry, the shape and the size of the particles are very important for the electrical ...