We are proud to collaborate with research laboratories. In this context, the ESRF “Sample Environment Service” team has done some very nice work with high temperature refractories. Induction associated with ESRF means makes it possible to study the characteristics of matter up to 2000°C.
For this operation, our IX7200 generator was chosen for its compactness and ease of use and installation on ephemeral experiments.
📍 Need: Our Swiss client, a leader in the design of automated machines for the watchmaking industry, was facing challenges with the electrothermal aspect of their application. They needed to heat small mobile molds for hot bonding of components. The constraints were numerous: limited space, contactless heating, quick cycles of a few dozen seconds, and no direct contact possible with the mold.
✔ Solution: ID Partner implemented an induction system combining two heating technologies. Induction for quick and precise heating, and a fine heating element for maintaining heat. We used our IX3600 induction generator with a heating head made of Litz wire that is not water-cooled. This compact and efficient solution was integrated with embedded RTD and infrared temperature sensors, providing two measurement technologies for optimal management.
🎯 Result: A temperature uniformity of 2°C and cycles of 2 minutes, including the heating up and maintaining at 70-90°C during the working phase. The planned throughput is 50,000 heating cycles per year, with no maintenance needed for the induction system.