Note: Curing epoxy on aluminum copier roller assembly

Objective:

Heat the end of an aluminum copier roller to 400 °F (200 °C) to cure epoxy

End Product:

Copier roller

Equipment:

Ambrell 15 kW induction heating system, equipped with a remote workhead containing eight 1.0μF capacitors for a total of 2.0μF
An induction heating coil designed and developed specifically for this application. 

Materials:

Aluminum roller 4.75 in  (120mm) diameter, 2" (0.6m) long with 1.5 in  (38.1mm) thick plug at end 

Temperature:

400 °F (200 °C)

Frequency:

112 kHz

Testing:

A four-turn helical pancake coil is used to heat the end of the copier roller assembly. The assembly is heated 90 seconds to cure the adhesive.

Benefits:

  • Faster process time

  • Hands-free heating that involves no operator skill for manufacturing

  • Even distribution of heat between tube and end plug 

Curing epoxy on aluminum copier roller assembly

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