Title :
Induction curing of encapsulates
Author_Institution :
Inductoheat Inc., Madison, MI
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;
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
DOI :
10.1109/EEIC.2007.4562645
