Note: Annealing the end of steel wire on a woven wire mesh

Objective:

To heat 3 in (76.2 mm) from the end of the wire on a woven wire cloth 60 in (1.52 m) long. This prepares the wire mesh for bending in a press brake. 

End Product:

woven wire cloth

Equipment:

  • Ambrell 250 kW induction heating system, equipped with a remote workhead containing three 25 μF capacitors for a total of 75 μF
  • An induction heating coil designed and developed specifically for this application. 

Materials:

Woven wire cloth (steel) made of 1/2 in (12.7 mm) diameter wire, 60 in (1.52 m) long. Wires are 1.5 in (38.1 mm) apart 

Temperature:

1400 °F (760 °C)

Frequency:

9.1 kHz

Testing:

A two turn oval coil is used to heat the woven wire. The woven wire is placed in the coil and heated for 15 seconds to soften a 60 in (1.52 m) length of the wire 3 in (76.2mm) deep. The woven wire is then placed in a press brake for the bending process.

Benefits:

Induction heating provides:

  • Faster production process

  • High efficiency, low energy costs compared to gas furnace

  • Fast, controllable process

  • Hands-free heating

Annealing the end of steel wire on a woven wire mesh

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