Note: Heating Tool-Steel Circular Dies
Objective:
A die is heated with induction in a thermal process of an enclosed powder
End Product:
Steel die
Equipment:
Ambrell EKOHEAT 50kW/30kHz induction heating system, equipped with a remote workhead containing one 53ĂĹşF capacitor
An induction heating coil designed and developed specifically for this application.
Materials:
Steel die with a compressed powder solid inside
Temperature:
400 °C (750 °F)
Frequency:
22 kHz
Testing:
Induction is evaluated to replace an oven/batch process. Advantages include reduced heating/cooling ramp times and floor space requirements. A nine-turn helical coil is used to heat the steel die while temperature of the die is monitored with a thermocouple. Die heating soak time is one hour.
Benefits:
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heat generated within the part, saving energy and time
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easy integration with a press
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anticipated process energy savings
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greatly reduced footprint compared with oven, batch, carts
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precise controllable heat
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rapid ramp-up and cool-down times
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automatic ramp and soak capability
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