Building an Induction Heater for Steel & Aluminium

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The discussion focuses on building an induction heater specifically for heating steel and aluminum pieces measuring 15mm by 25mm. The original poster seeks reliable resources for calculating parameters and gathering general information, expressing concern about existing sources that cater to smaller heating applications. A suggestion is made to explore historical research from the National Energy Technology Laboratory as a potential resource. The conversation emphasizes the desire for DIY solutions rather than replicating existing designs. Overall, the thread highlights the need for tailored information in the construction of an induction heater.
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Hi guys

I'm looking to make an induction heater to heat bits of steel and aluminium (maybe 15mm by 25mm).

Can anyone recommend a good source of information in terms of calculating the various parameters and other general information? I've looked at many websites but a lot of them seem to be heating things much smaller than what I'm looking to heat and I don't want to copy someone's idea. I'd like to do it myself.

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About 25yrs ago a friend of mine was working on his MS with the http://www.netl.doe.gov/about/arc_history.html on a this very problem. Maybe that would be another place to look.
 
Thank you for your post, I shall have a good look at this.
 

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