Building an Induction Heater for Steel & Aluminium

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The forum discussion focuses on building an induction heater specifically designed for heating steel and aluminum pieces measuring 15mm by 25mm. The user seeks reliable sources for calculating the necessary parameters and general information, expressing a desire to create a unique design rather than replicating existing models. A reference to the U.S. Department of Energy's NETL archives is suggested as a potential resource for historical insights and technical guidance.

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  • Understanding of induction heating principles
  • Familiarity with electrical engineering concepts
  • Knowledge of materials science, particularly thermal properties of steel and aluminum
  • Experience with circuit design and power electronics
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  • Research induction heating calculations and parameters
  • Explore the U.S. Department of Energy's NETL archives for historical data
  • Investigate design techniques for custom induction coils
  • Learn about safety protocols when working with high-frequency electrical equipment
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Engineers, hobbyists, and DIY enthusiasts interested in building custom induction heaters for metalworking applications.

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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.

Cheers
 
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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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