Machine Tool & Automation Group - Brazing: Induction Heating <<<<< Previous Page

  • Part: Contact arms (4 types)
  • Cycle: one assembly every 8 seconds for the short arm, 12 seconds for the long arm
  • 4-position, indexing, horizontal “dial” type
  • Hand loaded; all other operations automated
  • Automatic operations include: hold down contact, induction braze, cool down, and unloading
  • Push button changeover. Dial holds 16 fixtures, only 4 of which are in use at a time. Changeover is accomplished by choosing the desired assembly on the operator’s consolet, which powers the indexer servomotor to the new position.
  • Brazing is powered by 7.5 kW RF Heating System