Induction curing of encapsulates

Author

Ross, Peter A.

Author_Institution

Inductoheat Inc., Madison, MI

fYear

2007

fDate

22-24 Oct. 2007

Firstpage

370

Lastpage

373

Abstract

The effectiveness of using induction heating for curing encapsulates in the manufacture of stators and armatures is presented. This paper focuses on a comparison of using convection oven heating vs. low frequency induction heating on a typical motor stator. Key characteristics such as time, temperature, and uniformity are analyzed. Low frequency (60 Hz) induction and traditional methods of heating available for encapsulation curing are discussed. The effect of frequency selection on induced heat depth will be discussed. Energy cost per piece, work in process requirements, and overall system flexibility is compared.

Keywords

curing; electrical products industry; encapsulation; induction heating; stators; armatures manufacture; convection oven heating; encapsulates curing; induction curing; low frequency induction heating; stators manufacture; Costs; Curing; Encapsulation; Frequency; Heating; Induction motors; Manufacturing; Ovens; Stators; Temperature; Eddy current heating; Electromagnetic heating; Encapsulants; Induction heating depth of current penetration; curing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Electrical Insulation Conference and Electrical Manufacturing Expo, 2007

Conference_Location

Nashville, TN

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-0446-9

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-4244-0447-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/EEIC.2007.4562645

Filename

4562645