Note: Preheat alloy wire for a continuous extrusion process

Objective:

Preheat an alloy wire for an extrusion process

End Product:

Extruded plastic products

Equipment:

Ambrell EASYHEAT 6 kW induction heating system, equipped with a remote work head containing 2 1.0 μF capacitors

Materials:

Alloy wire

Temperature:

400 °F (200 °C)

Frequency:

258 kHz

Testing:

Heating time with the Ambrell system shows that the target temperature can be achieved within 0.5 seconds. The wire can then be moved to perform the customer application.

Benefits:

  • Speed: The client was able to braze the assembly within their targeted time frame.

  • Safety & Efficiency: There is no open flame with induction heating, and it also introduces less heat into the work environment. It is also more efficient than most alternative heating methods such as torch heating.

  • Repeatability: The client can expect the same result in the same amount of time every single time with induction heating.

  • Lab Expertise: THE LAB at Ambrell designed a solution that met the client’s goals.

Preheat alloy wire for a continuous extrusion process

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