Note: Heating wire for hot heading
Objective:
To heat multiple steel wires to 1350 °F (732 °C)
End Product:
Steel wire
Equipment:
Ambrell 5.0 kW induction heating system, equipped with a remote workhead containing one 0.66 μF capacitor
An induction heating coil designed and developed specifically for this application.
Materials:
Steel wire 0.185 in (4.4 mm) OD
Temperature:
1350 °F (732 °C)
Frequency:
141 kHz
Testing:
A two-turn channel coil is used to heat 12 wires at a time to reach the required 130 parts per minute. The wires are placed 0.5 in (12.7mm) on center. The top 0.3 in (7.6mm) of the wires are heated for 5 seconds to achieve the desired temperature.
Benefits:
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Hands-free heating that involves no operator skill for manufacturing
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Elimination of springback effect
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Extended die life
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Better grain flow and microstructure
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Even distribution of heating
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