Induction Heating a Steel Mold

Objective

A company needed to heat a steel mold for a resin bond. They contacted THE LAB at Ambrell to see if induction could achieve the objectives of their application. The end product was the steel mold and they sent samples to THE LAB for feasibility testing. 

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Evaluation

A specially designed helical coil was used to provide heat for testing. Initial tests were conducted to optimize the power delivered to the part and to understand the heating patterns achieved. The target temperature was 800° F (427° C) for the part and 1,700° F (927° C) for the disk, and the frequency was 59 kHz. An Ambrell EKOHEAT 45 kW/50-150 kHz induction heating system was used for the application. 

Solution

THE LAB at Ambrell confirmed the viability of the application. The target temperature was achieved within the targeted time. The client will realize several benefits using induction heating including speed, repeatability, enhanced safety (no open flame) and energy efficiency. 

THE LAB at Ambrell has considerable experience with applications involving steel molds, which enabled them to deliver a solution that met the client's requirements. To learn more about free application testing, visit our page about THE LAB to get the process started.