Since eldec believes the design and quality of inductors are key to every eldec system, we offer specialized inductor manufacturing training. Our one to two-day classes are small and can be adapted to the trainees’ experience and skill levels as well as the company’s specific application. Choose from class sizes of 1-2 or 3-6 students per session. Instruction can take place in your facility, saving your company staff travel expenses and time or in our building in Auburn Hills, Michigan, where trainees can see inductor design theory in practice, and compare the efficiency of a well-designed coil against an inductor that works poorly.
eldec’s inductor manufacturing training program
Effective training is crucial to the success of your induction heating operation. Get your crew up to speed fast with coil design and best practice tips from our induction heating experts. eldec’s specialized inductor manufacturing training program is subdivided into two parts:
Theoretical principles:
Participants are first taught the theoretical principles behind good inductor design.
Practical exercises:
Moving on to practical exercises, trainees learn how to build a suitable coil based on frequency, material and power density. They can also learn basic tips regarding inductor handling and storage, installation, maintenance, safety and operational procedures, which can all extend the life of your coils.
Whether your trainees are new to the job or experienced, but tackling a new part in an unfamiliar application, we offer training to suit your situation.
Specialized training types of induction coil manufacturing
Although topics can vary based on the experience of the trainees and the customer’s application, a typical program may include the following:
Principles of induction heating
- Choosing a power supply for induction heating
- Understanding the interaction of the power supply, heating coil and application
How to design an induction heating coil
- Determine required materials and tools
- Considerer the frequency and power level to use
- Anticipate the expected heating time and thermal efficiency
- Decide whether or not to use flux concentrators and clamp blocks
- Select where to place input leads based on part accessibility
- Choose whether or not to use EM-field shielding
Thermal efficiency of induction coils
- Discuss how efficiency is affected by coil type (inside, outside, face-heating, fork, etc.)
- Explain correlation between efficiency and coupling distance
- Consider how operating frequency and work piece material effect Thermal Efficiency
Coil design discussions related to the customer’s specific application and workpiece
- Choose a specific customer workpiece to step through the process
- Review the steps outlined above in “How to design an induction heating coil”
- Discuss initial design and additional steps that could be taken if it is not meeting operating expectations
Basic usage and maintenance of inductors
- Understand proper coil usage techniques such as not energizing coils without a workpiece present, careful handling – particularly while in use, and correct installation procedure.
- Review of maintenance recommendations and signs of wear
- Periodic repair or replacement by trained eldec coil makers
Additional topics are available on request and we can customize the training session to fit your needs.
Choose eldec’s inductor design and manufacturing training to learn how to build a suitable induction coil for your operation.
eldec’s inductor design and manufacturing instructors have years of induction heating experience and have designed coils for a wide variety of industries and applications. They understand how important good inductor design is to operational efficiency and overall part quality. Whether your company manufactures for aerospace and aviation, automotive or heavy construction, oil and gas drilling or distribution, power generation or general manufacturing, our trainers will guide your trainees with theoretical and practical advice to make your induction heating operation safer, more precise and efficient. Schedule an inductor manufacturing training session for your staff.