Induction Heating Steel Rods

Induction Heating Steel Rods Simultaneously for a Molding Process With High Frequency Heating Equipment Objective Heat eight steel rods simultaneously to 212°F (100°C) for a molding operation. Material 8 Steel Rods measuring 1/2" (12.7mm) in diameter and 14" (355.6mm) long held in place by 2.5” (63.5mm) diameter Teflon end plates. Temperature 212°F (100°C) Frequency 20 kHz Equipment • DW-MF-25kW power supply kW induction heating system equipped with a remote workhead containing one capacitor equaling 0.66 μF • An induction heating coil designed and developed specifically for this application. Process A fifteen turn helical coil is used to heat the stainless steel rods simultaneously for 45 seconds to reach 212°F (100°C). Teflon end plates are used to hold the rods in place. Results/Benefits Induction heating provides: • Uniform heating without rotation of rod capsule • Decrease in energy consumption • Hands free operation