Note: Brazing Steel Collar and Insert

Objective:

Brazing Steel Components (collar and insert) 

End Product:

Steel collar and insert

Equipment:

Ambrell EKOHEAT 10 kW, 50-150 kHz induction heating system, equipped with a remote heat station containing three 1.0 μf capacitors (total capacitance 2.0 μF).

Materials:

Steel collar and insert

Temperature:

Based on braze flow

Frequency:

110 kHz

Testing:

A specially designed U-shaped induction coil was used to provide heat to the joint area for brazing.  Initial tests were conducted to optimize the power delivered to the part and to understand the heating patterns achieved. After several changes and iterations on the coil setup the following data is collected from the testing.
Heat time 75-90 seconds

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.

Brazing Steel Collar and Insert

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