Induction Heating

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Induction heating is a technique commonly used across various industries in order to rapidly heat metals for treatmet or formation The process starts with placing an electrically conductive workpiece into a copper coil, through which an alternating current flows. The magnetic field created by this alternating current pushes the current to flow within the workpiece. Since the workpiece has an inherent electrical resistance to the current flow, heat is generated. The heating induction principle is traced back to that of the transformer effect. The primary winding is the coil, with the secondary winding as the workpiece. Application constraints typically include confined sighting paths, small targets, variable emissivity surfaces, smoke in the sight path and strong magnetic fields.

Non-contact infrared temperature sensors are designed to minimize the impact of these restrictions for acquiring precise temperature measurement.  The narrow, shortwave spectral response of a 1-color IR pyrometer reduces errors due to variable emissivity.  A 2-color sensor is designed to compensate for changes in emissivity and partial obstruction of the IR sensor’s sight path.  Adjustable focusing and laser aiming simplify sighting on specific areas of the target and work enviorment. Digital signal processing and careful, considerate electronic designs minimize magnetic interference.

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