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Brazing a steel tube and fitting to create an automotive valve [IH]
Description: Client is unhappy with the results from MIG welding, which drove them to look at induction as an alternative process. Induction heating proves to be a fast, repeatable heating method for the ...
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Brazing a steel tube and fitting to create an automotive valve [MEC]
Description: Client is unhappy with the results from MIG welding, which drove them to look at induction as an alternative process. Induction heating proves to be a fast, repeatable heating method for the ...
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Inserting brass bushing into plastic wire connector [MEC]
Description: Induction heating provides, strong threaded connection, fast, accurate and repeatable heating, ability to heat very small areas within precise production tolerances and even distribution of heating ...
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Milling Equipment FAQs
Description: Milling Equipment Frequently Asked Questions ...
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Preheating titanium rods for forging turbine blades [IH]
Description: Induction heating provides: * Increased production rates * Repeatable, reliable & consistent heat without flame. * Hands free heating that involves no operator skill for manufacturing ...
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Soldering Co-axial Wire Assemblies [MEC]
Description: Among the benefits induction brings to this process are the elimination of a crimp process, while more reliable connections are made with faster process times. ...
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CASE STUDY Separating Onion Slices
Description: The customer needs to make perfect sized onion rings just like you see on your burgers. However, the rings don't separate easily once they are sliced. ...
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Brazing a carbide ball to a spring [IH]
Description: To heat a tungsten carbide ball and steel rod that acts as a spring to 1300 ºF (704 ºC) within five seconds for a brazing application to create a part that governs the armature position in a motor ...
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Brazing a carbide ball to a spring [MEC]
Description: To heat a tungsten carbide ball and steel rod that acts as a spring to 1300 ºF (704 ºC) within five seconds for a brazing application to create a part that governs the armature position in a motor ...
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Curing Ceramic Fiber [MEC]
Description: A special steel tube and coil combination is used to build an induction heating oven to cure the fiber on a continuous basis. The ceramic fiber travels in an alumina tube inside a hot steel tube. ...
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Brazing a copper pipe assembly seam [IH]
Description: Previously using a torch, but not getting uniform quality and concerned about operator safety, induction allows customer to improve their process by reducing the brazing of the seam down to 15-30 ...
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Brazing a copper pipe assembly seam [MEC]
Description: Previously using a torch, but not getting uniform quality and concerned about operator safety, induction allows customer to improve their process by reducing the brazing of the seam down to 15-30 ...
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Cure coating on both side of an aluminum piston [MEC]
Description: A three-turn channel coil is used to anneal 4 pistons running though the coil at a rate of 1" per second while the 4 parts reach 225 ºF and are annealed in 40 seconds. ...
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Principles of Filtration
From: Sterlitech CorporationDescription: An overview on filtration concepts. Includes definitions of common terms and examples of how to best compare filter specifications. ...
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Brazing a steel block with a cutout for carbide [MEC]
Description: Induction delivers improved quality and repeatability; client was using a torch and induction offered more precise, repeatable heating. In addition, this allowed the client to achieve the targeted ...
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Brazing a steel rod and housing for a sensor assembly [IH]
Description: To heat a steel rod and housing to 1400 ºF (760 ºC) within 30 seconds for a brazing application to create an assembly for a sensor... ...
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Preheating a brass assembly for forging blanks
Description: The assembly was placed 1 mm above the coil. The entire assembly was heated to 1652 ºF (900 ºC) in 16 seconds. Heat was generated in the bottom of the part, and heat was conducted to the entire ...
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How To Select a Furnace for Batch Glass Melting Applications
From: Deltech, Inc.Description: The most important characteristic of any glass melt furnace is that the lining be able to withstand the highly corrosive fumes frequently generated by glass chemistry at high temperatures. High ...
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Brazing carbide insert to steel pipe gripper chuck [MEC]
Description: Blocks are fluxed and braze shims are sandwiched between the toothed carbide inserts and wells in the steel. A two-turn helical coil is used to heat the assembled part. ...
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Shrink fit a motor shaft and roller [MEC]
Description: Processing with induction heat saves power and time. The complete tube does not have to reach the desired temperature as it does when heating with an oven. ...
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Wet Milling & Material Processing
Description: The world of material processing and size reduction demands faster and more efficient methods to yield increasingly smaller sizes and narrower particle size distributions. Processes in a variety of ...
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Case Study: Vibratory Tray Feeder
From: ARBO Engineering, Inc.Description: The difficulty with feeding long fiber fiberglass is that it has a very high aspect ratio," says Charles Weber, president of Composite Products Inc. (CPI), Winona, Minn. "It's like trying to feed a ...
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Brazing a copper elbow tube assembly
Description: In this copper brazing process, induction offers more precise, repeatable heating than current flame process...... ...
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Brazing a copper elbow tube assembly [ME]
Description: In this copper brazing process, induction offers more precise, repeatable heating than current flame process...... ...
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Metal-to-plastic insertion of threaded magnetic steel inserts [ME]
Description: A threaded brass rod holds the insert during the two second heating cycle. The process is repeatable and can be integrated into a production process... ...
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Combining Size and Shape Analysis
From: CILASDescription: The fast size results provided by laser diffraction and the method's versatility in analyzing a wide range of materials have made it the benchmark particle sizing technology for dry bulk materials. ...
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Heating a pin assembly to cut holes in a rubberized material [ME]
Description: Customer is currently cutting holes in the rubberized material without heat and is having a problem with the pins sticking. By adding heat to the process the ticking is eliminated. ...
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Soldering a Fiber Optic Housing for Hermetic Sealing [ME]
Description: Induction heating provides pinpoint accuracy, delivering heating only to joint; does not affect surrounding components ...
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Case Study from Modern Machine Shop - Gantry Loaded Chuckers Turn Up Productivity (Brenco, a subsidiary of Amsted Rail in Petersburg, Virginia)
Description: Case Study from Modern Machine Shop - Gantry Loaded Chuckers Turn Up Productivity (Brenco, a subsidiary of Amsted Rail in Petersburg, Virginia) Click here for case study ...
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Standards: Ind., OSHA, ANSI for Compactors
From: SP Industries, Inc.Description: Standards for the safe manufacturing, installation, and operation of compactors are governed by the ANSI Z245.2 industry standards. These guidelines are developed by the industry and it is the ...
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Hardening steel pipe segments (sleeves)
Description: Induction is used in a process to harden a steel pipe segment to improve wear-resistance. Disappointed with low quality levels in a previously outsourced process, the customer uses induction to bring ...
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Melting the end of a plastic tube to create a seal
Description: Induction is used with a single turn coil encapsulated in custom blocks sealing the tube. Two tubes are placed between the coil blocks and a 7lb (3.2kg) load is applied to the top of the coil. ...
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Optimizing the selection of a re-circulating chiller
Description: A re-circulating chiller is used to supply a steady flow of temperature-controlled fluid to an application. The fluid temperature coming from the chiller could be used to cool, maintain or even ...
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Curing plastisol adhesive on both ends of aluminum filter assembly [IH]
Description: Induction heating provides faster curing times, increased production, reduced energy cost, localized heating, no damage to adjoining components, decreased production losses (reduction of downtime and ...
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Curing plastisol adhesive on both ends of aluminum filter assembly [ME]
Description: Induction heating provides faster curing times, increased production, reduced energy cost, localized heating, no damage to adjoining components, decreased production losses (reduction of downtime and ...
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Soldering 3 copper spacers to circuit board simultaneously
Description: A two-turn helical coil is used to heat 3 spacers at once. Power is supplied for 30 seconds to melt the solder preforms on the three spacers and create a solder joint without over-heating the board. ...
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Melting of Ni based alloy samples
Description: The 16 gram slug of steel is placed into the coil and supported with a ceramic rod. When the sample is melted the part changes shape to an inverted tear drop. ...
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Automated Insert Tools
Description: Retrofitting a gauge probe onto an insert tool to give true position feedback has become commonplace in many high volume mechatronic assembly applications. ...
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Bearing Measurement
Description: Grading of bearing components is a demanding post process gauging application. Both Flexures and Block Gauges provide fast and reliable measurements in hard to reach places. ...
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Direct Steam Injection Hot Water Systems For Jacketed Heating
From: Pick Heaters Inc.Description: This article takes an in-depth look at the advantages and disadvantages of steam and hot water for jacketed heating, and compares indirect and direct steam injection systems for making hot water. ...
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Measuring Moving Material
Description: Non Contact measuring systems, such as Laser, are commonly used for measuring moving material and they are often effective. However, they are not always practical, cost effective or even possible to ...
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Producing Hot Water by Direct Steam Injection
From: Pick Heaters Inc.Description: Inline direct steam injection is more energy efficient than indirectly heating water in a tank. Use this overview of DSI equipment to select the appropriate system for your application. ...
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Profile analysis of complex curves, such as airfoils
Description: CMM's had been used by a large engine component manufacturer for the profile analysis of large turbine blades. The process was both accurate and reliable. However, when the volume of blades being ...
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The Price of Safety in Plant Sanitation
From: Pick Heaters Inc.Description: Article covering some of the key issues facing the food industry today. ...
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Understanding Non Repeat
Description: Gauge R&R (repeatability & reproducibility) is one of the most important aspects of a gauging fixture. Good repeatability is one of the most difficult functions to achieve when building a gauging ...
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Brazing a steel tube and fitting assembly for a hydraulic component
Description: Induction heating is used to braze a steel connector onto a steel tube to create a hydraulic component. ... ...
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Brazing a steel tube and fitting assembly to create a hydraulic component
Description: Induction heating is used to braze a steel connector onto a steel tube to create a hydraulic component... ...
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Brazing brass fittings and copper tubing for aerospace parts
Description: Induction heating achieves superior process repeatability when compared to a brazing torch and a more predictable aerospace parts which enhances quality.. ...
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Preheating steel rods for forging in a fastener manufacturing process
Description: Induction is effective heating steel rods to 2100 ºF (1149 ºC) evenly across their length in 25 seconds. This innovative solution employs eight coils to heat eight rods to the desired temperature in a ...
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Optimizing plant performance with modern process controllers
Description: Accurate control is critical to every process. As a means of ensuring that tasks such as production, distribution and treatment processes are carried out under the right conditions for the right ...
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Annealing of stellite tips on saw blades
Description: A split four turn helical coil is used so the blade can move evenly though the coil. Each tip of the blade is heated for 5 seconds as it passes through the coil to anneal the affected area... ...
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Bonding a stainless steel needle to a plastic shank to form a dental perforator
Description: A pancake/plate coil is used in this application. Ten assemblies are placed in the coil and power is applied for 1 second to melt the plastic to the stainless steel needle and achieve a 5 kg pull out ...
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Continous annealing of copper wire to eliminate work hardening after the drawing process
Description: A ceramic tube is placed inside the coil to isolate the copper wire from the copper coil and to allow the copper wire to flow smoothly through the coil. Power runs continuously to anneal at a rate of ...
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Flat Sheet Membrane Specifications
From: Sterlitech CorporationDescription: This table compares the specifications of RO, NF, UF, and MF flat sheet membranes for several manufacturers. ...
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How To Maintain and Evaluate Toolholders
From: Techniks, Inc.Description: Modern CNC machines feature high-capacity tool changers that automatically swap toolholders in and out of the spindle as needed, by means of a high speed swing arm or a rotary carousel. Periodically, ...
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Bonding a steel plate to a soundproofing mat for a refrigerator application
Description: To rapidly bond a sound proofing mat to a stainless steel sheet for use in dishwashers. The client is looking to implement induction within a production line. ...
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Brazing two parts into a coupling for a medical tool application
Description: Braze two parts to a coupling with an outside diameter of 0.5" (13 mm) to create a medical tool. The client's goal was to braze both parts concurrently as quickly as possible with maximum ...
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Preheating a steel hoe head plate prior to forging
Description: Preheat a steel plate prior to forging to create a hoe head with the goal of increasing production compared to preheating with a gas furnace. ...
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Preheating a steel plate for forging a hoe head
Description: Preheat a steel plate prior to forging to create a hoe head with the goal of increasing production compared to preheating with a gas furnace. ...
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Sepa CF Systems Principle of Operation
From: Sterlitech CorporationDescription: This article details the process by which a lab scale crossflow filtration system separates the permeate from the solution. ...
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Engine Test Stand
From: Staubli CorporationDescription: Commercial grade Turbo- Charger Test Stand and Pallet System (MCS/MA). Test utilizes piping system and gas burner to simulate engine/ turbo operation. Inspection rate of turbo unit at manufacturing ...
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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 ...