Archive for April, 2011

Computer Modeling: Induction Heating for Stress Relieving the Ends of Tubes & Pipes

April 27th, 2011 : Posted in Computer Modeling, Stress Relieve, Tube and Pipe Heating : Comments Off   

Stress relieving of steel tube/pipe ends is typically done prior to machining of the thread.

Coil Failure: pt. 3 – Coil Copper Selection

April 18th, 2011 : Posted in Induction coils, Induction Heating, Long Lasting Inductors : Comments Off   

In induction heating applications longevity of inductor depends upon several factors, including coil copper selection. This article discusses how different copper grades used for fabrication of induction heating coils affect physical properties, main electrical parameters, copper losses, reliability and longevity of induction heaters. Among other phenomena article discusses copper stress-corrosion cracking, stress-fatigue cracking, galvanic corrosion, [...]