Note: Heat a braided cable prior to cutting

Objective:

Prior to cutting, heat a short section of a hardened steel cable coated with a polyethylene sheathing

End Product:

Stainless steel cable

Equipment:

Ambrell 45 kW induction heating system, equipped with a remote workhead containing four 1.0 μF capacitors, for a total of 1.0 μF
An induction heating coil designed and developed specifically for this application

Materials:

Multi-strand braided stainless steel cable 0.5 in (1.27 cm) OD enclosed within a polyethylene sheathing 

Temperature:

1800 °F (982) °C

Frequency:

240 kHz

Testing:

A three-turn helical coil is used to heat the cable in approximately 2 seconds. After the power is turned off, the heat is then transferred to the sheathing. 

Benefits:

Induction heating provides a quick, precise repeatable method to reach the high temperature required. It is a very efficient heating method
Heat a braided cable prior to cutting

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