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Induction heating quickly heats both the surface and core, saving significant time over traditional furnace methods.

Induction heating uses an electromagnetic field to generate heat within a material. Induction heating has several advantages over other heating methods such as convection or resistance heating, as shown below.

Induction heating refers to the process of heating a conductive object (usually metal) through electromagnetic induction by the heat generated in an object by an eddy current. The induction heater consists of an electromagnet and an electronic oscillator that passes high-frequency alternating current (AC) through the electromagnet. The rapidly alternating magnetic field penetrates the object… Continue reading What is induction heating

A typical induction heating system consists of the induction heating power supply, an induction heating coil, and a water-cooling source, which cools the coil and several internal components inside the power supply. The induction heating power supply sends alternating current through the induction coil, thus generating a magnetic field. When a work piece is placed… Continue reading What does a typical induction heating system consist of?

Fast Cycle Times – With induction heating technology, heat is produced instantly and directly within the part being heated. Thus heat can be supplied as quickly as a material will permit it, eliminating typical soak times associated with radiation or convection heat technologies. Accurate Heat Zones – Through the development of an induction coil combined… Continue reading What are some of the other advantages to using Induction Heating?

In addition to some of the points mentioned in the previous FAQ, induction heating is also a clean form of heating which does not emit unpleasant odor or heat. Because the current is induced directly into the part being heated, there is no radiant heating effect into a facilities ambient environment. The location of the… Continue reading How does induction heating equipment compare to other heating sources?