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Brazing a steel coupler and a steel wire [MEC]
Description: Induction heating enabled the brazing process to be completed within 30 seconds. The client was using a torch, and induction offers superior repeatability with no open flame and delivering heat only ...
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Heating a coated copper wire for a stripping application [MEC]
Description: The top 1" (25 mm) portion of the plastic coated wire was placed inside the helical coil and heating began. The top turn rapidly started to heat and the plastic melted after about 10 seconds of ...
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Annealing Lock Nuts [MEC]
Description: A three turn helical coil is used to heat the locknut to 2150ºF for 5 seconds. Induction heating provides repeatable, rapid and accurate heating cycles making it ideal for in-line production ...
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Brazing a steel piston valve assembly [MEC]
Description: A five turn pancake coil is used to braze the piston valve and steel plate. The assembly was heated for 10 minutes to flow the braze and join the two pieces... ...
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Hardening teeth on a steel motorcycle gear
Description: A single turn helical coil is used to heat the gear. The gear is placed on a spindle and rotated at 300-350 RPM's... ...
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Heating steel chain for tempering [MEC]
Description: A twenty turn helical coil is used to heat the chain. The chain is fed through the coil at a rate of 1 meter per minute to reach the desired 1760 ºF (960 ºC) for the tempering process... ...
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Annealing stainless steel bread cutting blades [MEC]
Description: Induction heating provides improved quality of blades at hole punching location, decreased scrap product and is easily incorporated into existing production lines... ...
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Preheating a copper rod and a connector (curing) [MEC]
Description: Induction heated the part to temperature quickly in a far more efficient method than an oven, heating only the parts of the rod that required heating... ...
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Brazing a copper pivot assembly [MEC]
Description: A three-turn helical coil is used to heat the base of the assembly. The copper uprights and two braze shims are placed in the grooves in the base and black flux is applied... ...
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Heating iron oxide nanoparticles [MEC]
Description: An eight turn helical coil is used to heat the vials. 0.0625 thick insulation is wrapped around the vial and the vial is placed in the coil. The optical temperature probe is inserted into the vial ...
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Braze a carbide tip to a steel cutting tool [MEC]
Description: A split helical coil is used to heat the carbide & circular steel cutter evenly for the brazing application. The circular steel cutter is placed in a vise and the carbide and braze shim are placed ...
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Curing aluminum car molding [MEC]
Description: Automotive manufacturers are constantly searching for cost-effective production technologies... ...
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Heating a titanium bracelet; create the desired finish [MEC]
Description: Within 35 seconds the center band of the bracelet turned black. The client had been using a torch, but looked to induction due to speed, safety and repeatability... ...
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Preheating an automotive transaxle (welding) [MEC]
Description: The steel axle was painted with temperature indicating paint and a thermocouple was attached to the part... ...
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Brazing carbide tips to a steel cutter [MEC]
Description: The cutter was held in a vice and the coil was presented to heat the assembly. A ceramic rod was used to press the carbide tip onto steel cutter during brazing. ...
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Brazing a copper tube assembly [MEC]
Description: The proposed system is capable of heating a wide variety of tube assemblies, is light enough to be used on a cart and is able to meet the client's time/productivity objectives... ...
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Preheating a titanium billet to temperature prior to rolling [MEC]
Description: Induction uniformly heats the large billet and the client's longer 15 foot billets quickly to 1800C... ...
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Confirmation of workpiece on pallet and robot hand( 2 air gaps transmission)
From: B&Plus USA, Inc.Description: Wireless power supply success story about Robot!! ...
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Annealing a steel shaft for stress relief [MEC]
Description: Flameless induction heating allows formerly batch process to be done in-line saving time and energy. No rotation of part needed. ...
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Automating Water Jet Processes is a Smart Business Decision
From: Staubli CorporationDescription: For the past fifty years, manufacturers have experienced increasing pressure to produce more while simultaneously meeting challenges to reduce operating costs, improve operational efficiencies, ...
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Curing ink on aluminum bottle caps [MEC]
Description: A double channel coil is used for the ink drying application. Fifteen bottle caps are placed inside the coil and power is applied for 3 seconds to dry the ink. ...
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Robotics in aseptic drug manufacturing.
From: Staubli CorporationDescription: They key to Advanced Aseptic Processing is absolute control of all sources of contaminants, most importantly the human element. Robotics and isolator-barrier systems are core technologies in this ...
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Brazing a brass tube assembly [valve manufacturing] [MEC]
Description: With the recommended coil configuration, the cycle time turned out to be 25% less than what the client was targeting, resulting in increased production efficienc; a good braze joint was formed, and ...
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Soldering a Radio Antenna [MEC]
Description: To heat a coaxial antenna assembly to 600°F within 2 seconds for a soldering application. The goal to improve on an existing procedure with a soldering iron which required 10 to 15 seconds... ...
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Hardening a steel fitting for a machined parts manufacturer [MEC]
Description: The coil design enabled the part to be raised into the heating coilfrom the bottom. The design was also made to ensure it will work well within the customer's current setup... ...
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Stress relieving flat blanks of carbon steel to reduce wheel hardness [MEC]
Description: Induction offers uniform heating, which flame does not offer, is more efficient than flame and can rapidly melt the materials... ...
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Brazing a carbide to a stainless steel shaft for a gripper [MEC]
Description: A three-turn helical coil is used to braze the carbide to the stainless steel shaft. A silver solder washer is placed over the post on the shaft, the carbide is placed on the washer and flux is ...
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Annealing a copper wire connector (crimp) [MEC]
Description: The client wanted to be able to heat parts of various sizes, which was achieved with a concentrator coil. .. ...
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Brazing three copper tubes to create a four-way valve [MEC]
Description: Due to the use of a higher power system, speed expectations were exceeded and improved over the client's previous method, which was torch heating... ...
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Brazing aluminum electrical lug assembly [MEC]
Description: A five turn helical coil is used to braze the assembly. The parts are assembled and placed in the coil. Power is applied and a braze stick is used to braze the two parts in 25-30 seconds... ...
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Brazing copper bars to copper slip ring (motor refurbish) [MEC]
Description: A three-turn helical coil is used to heat the slip ring. Power is applied for 25 minutes to bring the ring up to brazing temperature. The slip ring is then held at temperature as the self locating 52 ...
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Brazing various copper and steel tubes (HVAC) [MEC
Description: Customer is currently using flame brazing in a large facility for this application and will gain safety benefits with induction such as no hazardous fumes or open flames. Customer came to Ambrell ...
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Preheating a turbine blade (welding) [MEC]
Description: The end result is a preheating process that allows the part to move quickly to the welding step while meeting all quality requirements ...
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Brazing copper and brass valve assemblies (HVAC) [MEC]
Description: The copper tube (1/8"/3.2mm) is inserted into the flared copper tube (1/4"/6.4mm). Two braze rings are placed on the copper tubes and the power is applied.... ...
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Brazing steel drill bits (aerospace) [MEC]
Description: The client wanted to heat three parts concurrently, and this process allowed up to five parts to be heated concurrently... ...
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Preheating steel rods for a welding application [MEC]
Description: Induction does a superior job penetrating the pin when compared to a torch, which is critical to preheating for welding and enables fast heating which can boost production compared to torch heating ...
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Brazing steel flange and shaft assemblies (aerospace and automotive applications) [MEC]
Description: Induction brazing is a repeatable process that isn't as labor intensive as a flame often is. The process can heat the assembly rapidly and more energy-efficiently than a torch without the safety risks ...
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Shrink fitting a gear securely on a shaft (automotive) [MEC]
Description: The customer was using a torch, which can lead to inconsistent part quality. Induction's precise heating means the client can count on consistent results in their process ...
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Annealing the end of steel wire on a woven wire mesh [MEC]
Description: Induction heating provides faster production process, high efficiency, low energy costs compared to gas furnace, fast, controllable process and hands-free heating that involves no operator skill for ...
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Debonding inserts for manifold [MEC]
Description: A four-turn two-position helical coil is used to debond the inserts from the plastic. The coil is placed against the manifold and power is applied to the two inserts for 15 seconds to soften the ...
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Heating a steel ball on a pin for an insertion application [MEC]
Description: To heat a steel ball on a pin to 212 ºF (100 ºC) for insertion into a nylon joint cup assembly to create automatic suspension ball studs... ...
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Anneal oval cutout on Stainless steel tube prior to extrusion [MEC]
Description: The coil is placed over the oval cutout and power is supplied for 15 seconds to anneal a .25 (6.35mm) diameter around the cutout. ...
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Curing epoxy on aluminum copier roller assembly [MEC]
Description: A four turn helical pancake coil is used to heat the end of the copier roller assembly. The assembly is heated 90 seconds to cure the adhesive. ...
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Brazing a steel and brass immersion heating element [MEC]
Description: Induction results in faster heating than a torch with faster, multi-part heating to increase output... ...
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Annealing lip on aluminum cryogenic dewar [MEC]
Description: Annealing a 1" lip on aluminum cryogenic dewar that has been work hardened during the process of spin forming. ...
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Brazing Brass Ship Fittings for Repair [MEC]
Description: The coil allows heating at the best possible efficiency which reduces the cycle time and the conducted heat along the brass tubes. ...
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Brazing a Bourdon Tube Assembly [MEC]
Description: Induction is used to braze a thin copper oval tube to a brass fitting at 1400 º F and to cap the other end of the copper tube with a brass plate. ...
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Annealing stainless steel caps for a dental application [MEC]
Description: Since oxidation is unacceptable in the finished product, Induction is the appropriate choice for heating in an inert atmosphere. ...
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Bonding plastic handles onto metal brooms [MEC]
Description: Induction is used to heat a magnetic steel tube to melt plastic handles onto metal broom poles. Customer was using an old, unreliable system from another company, and parts were difficult to find... ...
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Brazing a magnetic steel tube and steel mating assembly [MEC]
Description: Heating a 0.437" (11.1 mm) outside diameter magnetic steel tube and steel mating assembly to temperature for a brazing application to create an oil tube for the railroad industry... ...
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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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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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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 [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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Automation Applications In Bio-Pharmaceuticals
Description: The bio-pharmaceutical industry demands exacting detail in design, development, operation, quality, and just about every other aspect of the business. As such, there is a degree of specialty in most ...