Induction Forging Titanium Rods

Induction Forging Titanium Rods With RF Induction Heating System Objective To heat titanium rod blanks prior to forging into a turbine blade. Material Titanium rod blanks 0.591"(15.01mm) OD by 11.8"(299.7mm) long Temperature 2030ºF(1110°C) Frequency 60 kHz Equipment • DW-HF-45kW induction heating system equipped with a remote workhead comprised of eight (8) capacitors totaling 0.66 μF. • An induction heating coil designed and developed specifically for this application. Process A nineteen turn helical coil is used to heat the titanium rod blanks to 2030ºF (1110°C) in 25 seconds. Results/Benefits Induction heating provides: • Increased production rates • Repeatable, reliable & consistent heat without flame. • Hands free heating that involves no operator skill for manufacturing