Induction Forging Titanium Rods
Description
Induction Forging Titanium Rods With RF Induction Heating System
Objective To heat titanium rod blanks prior to forging into a turbine blade.
Material Titanium rod blanks 0.591″(15.01mm) OD by 11.8″(299.7mm)Ā long
Temperature 2030ĀŗF(1110Ā°C)
Frequency 60Ā kHz
Equipment ā¢ DW-HF-45kW induction heating system equipped withĀ a remote workhead comprised of eight (8) capacitorsĀ totaling 0.66 Ī¼F.
ā¢ An induction heating coil designed and developedĀ specifically for this application.
Process A nineteen turn helical coil is used to heat the titanium rodĀ blanks to 2030ĀŗF (1110Ā°C) in 25 seconds.
Results/Benefits Induction heating provides:
ā¢ Increased production rates
ā¢ Repeatable, reliable & consistent heat without flame.
ā¢ Hands free heating that involves no operator skill forĀ manufacturing
