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...
About Induction Bonding
Bonding involves connecting metal or materials containing metal to materials such as plastic, rubber or thermoplastic materials without using a bonding adhesive. Bonding with induction entails accelerating the polymerization of an adhesive by heating the metal parts to be joined. The required temperature range is generally from 150 ºC to 220 °C. Accurate heat control is critical to successfully bonding with induction heating.
Benefits
Induction heating offers several benefits over competitive processes like spot welding including:
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Rapid heating reduces process times
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Easy integration for in-line and cell assembly operations
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Financial savings from reduced energy consumption
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Improved joint quality from controlled heating
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Improved quality from non-contact heating
Induction bonding is used in an array of industries including:
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Aerospace: carbon fiber/composite bonding
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Automotive: magnets in electric motors, bonding of body parts like fenders, rear view mirrors, and various joints
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Medical: metal-to-plastic bonding with dental tools
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Optics: Many glass-to-metal bonding applications
Ambrell offers complimentary applications testing from THE LAB. We'd be happy to review your application and deliver a tailored system recommendation based on your process requirements. 
Induction Brazing a Steel Collar and Insert
Objective A company wanted to braze steel components, those being a collar and an insert. They turned to THE LAB at Ambrell to validate the viability...
Preheating an Alloy Wire for Extrusion
Objective A company needed to preheat alloy wire for their continuous extrusion process. They contacted THE LAB at Ambrell to see if induction might...