Induction Brazing Aluminum Pipes

Induction Brazing Aluminum Pipes Objective: Brazing two aluminum pipes simultaneously to an aluminum evaporator core Material 2 aluminum pipes 0.72" (18.3mm) diameter, evaporator core 9.88" x 10.48" x 1.5" thick (251mm x 266.3mm x 38mm), braze rings Temperature 610 ºF (321 ºC) Frequency 250 kHz Equipment • DW-UHF-20KW induction heating system, equipped with a remote workhead containing two 1.5μF capacitors for a total of 0.75μF • An induction heating coil designed and developed specifically for this application. Process A four turn helical pancake coil is used to heat the 2 pipes simultaneously. Three braze rings are placed on each joint and power is applied for 90-100 seconds to create a leak proof joint on both pipes. Narrative • Customer is requiring a 40 seconds heat time for both brazes. In order to meet this requirement 3 units will be utilized to braze 2 joints each for a total of 6 joints in 90-100 seconds. The customer is currently using a flame process which can burn away the thin flange at the joint area and create scrap parts. By switching to induction for this application the customer is decreasing their scrap parts and also increasing their quality and production rate. Results/Benefits Induction heating provides: • Repeatable leak free joints • Increased part quality, less scrap • Hands-free heating that involves no operator skill for manufacturing • Even distribution of heating https://dw-inductionheater.com/induction-brazing-aluminum-pipes.html?feed_id=252018&_unique_id=668094ca1f03f

Brazing Aluminum Pipes Assembly With Induction

Brazing Aluminum Pipes Assembly With Induction Objective: Braze an aluminum assembly to 968 ºF (520 ºC) within 20 seconds Material : Customer supplied 1.33" (33.8 mm) O.D. aluminum tube and aluminum mating part ,Aluminum braze alloy Temperature: 968 ºF (520 ºC) Frequency 50 kHz Equipment: DW-HF-35KW,30-80 kHz induction heating system equipped with a remote heat station containing one 53 μF capacitor A two-position helical induction heating coil designed and developed specifically for this application. Process: Braze material was applied between the tubing and the mating part. The assembly was placed inside the coil and heated for approximately 40 seconds. With a two-position coil, two parts can be heated simultaneously, which means one part would be completed every 15-20 seconds. Braze material was stick fed, which created a good joint. The heating time with two parts being heated simultaneously meets the client's objective, and represents a significant improvement in regards to speed over using a torch. Results/Benefits

• Speed: The recommended approach cut their heating time in half when compared to using a torch
• Part quality: Induction heating is a repeatable method with more consistency than a torch can generally deliver
• Safety: Induction heating is a clean, precise method that does not involve an open flame like a torch, which results in a safer work environment

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