induction brazing carbide

Brazing Carbide To Steel With Induction

Brazing Carbide To Steel With Induction

Objective: Braze carbide rotary file assemblies with uniform concentricity in an aerospace application

Material :

• Carbide blank

• High speed steel shank

• Temperature indicating paint

• Braze shim and black flux

Temperature 1400°F (760°C)

Frequency 252 kHz

Equipment DW-UHF-10kw induction heating system, equipped with a remote heat station containing two 0.33 μF capacitors (total 0.66 μF) An induction heating coil designed and developed specifically for this application.

Process A multi-turn helical coil is used. The part is heated to determine the time required to reach the desired temperature and required heat pattern. It takes approximately 30 – 45 seconds to reach 1400°F (760°C) depending on the various part sizes. Flux is applied to the entire part. A braze shim is sandwiched between the steel shank and carbide. Induction heating power is applied until the braze flows. With proper fixturing, concentricity of the part can be achieved.

Results/Benefits • Repeatable, consistent precise heat.

Brazing carbide shaft with induction

Objective: Braze a carbide shaft to a steel tube

Material: Carbide shaft 1/8″ to 1″ diameter (varying sizes) Steel tube 3/8″ to 1 ¼” OD Silver solder braze

Temperature: indicating paint

Temperature: 1400 °F for 60 seconds Frequency300 kHz

Equipment: DW-UHF-6KW-III, 150-400 kHz solid state induction heating system equipped with a remote heat station containing two 0.66 μF capacitors (total 1.32 μF) A multi-turn helical coil

Process: Silver solder is applied to where the carbide shaft and steel tube meet. The clearance between the two parts is approximately .0005″. A small piece of solder braze is placed on the part and then the part is heated. It takes about 60 seconds to flow the braze with the best heat migration and solder flow. Even though the part can be heated faster, optimal results are obtained at 60 seconds.

Results/Benefits: Induction heating provides even, precise heat. Precise directed heat is required for the solder braze to flow evenly around the part to assure a good joint.

Induction Brazing Carbide File

Objective: Induction Brazing carbide rotary file assemblies with uniform concentricity in an aerospace application

Material • Carbide blank • High speed steel shank • Temperature indicating paint • Braze shim and black flux

Temperature 1400°F (760°C)

Frequency 550 kHz

Equipment: DW-UHF-4.5kw induction heating system, equipped with a remote heat station containing two 0.33 μF capacitors (total 0.66 μF) An induction heating coil designed and developed specifically for this application.

Process A multi-turn helical coil is used. The part is heated to determine the time required to reach the desired temperature and required heat pattern. It takes approximately 30 – 45 seconds to reach 1400°F (760°C) depending on the various part sizes. Flux is applied to the entire part. A braze shim is sandwiched between the steel shank and carbide. Induction heating power is applied until the braze flows. With proper fixturing, concentricity of the part can be achieved.

Results/Benefits • Repeatable, consistent precise heat.