Description
The second edition of the Handbook of Induction Heating reflects the number of substantial advances that have taken place over the last decade in theory, computer modeling, semi-conductor power supplies, and process technology of induction heating and induction heat treating. This edition continues to be a synthesis of information, discoveries, and technical insights that have been accumulated at Inductoheat Inc. With an emphasis on design and implementation, the newest edition of this seminal guide provides numerous case studies, ready-to-use tables, diagrams, rules-of-thumb, simplified formulas, and graphs for working professionals and students.
Table of Contents
Preface to the Second Edition of the Handbook of Induction Heating............................... xvii
Authors.......................................................................................................................................... xxi
1. Introduction..............................................................................................................................1
2. Industrial Applications of Induction Heating...................................................................9
3. Theoretical Background....................................................................................................... 51
4. Heat Treatment by Induction............................................................................................ 139
5. Joining Applications...........................................................................................................463
6. Induction Mass Heating..................................................................................................... 487
7. Power Supplies for Modern Induction Heating............................................................ 611
Epilogue........................................................................................................................................689
Appendix A: Periodic Table of the Elements........................................................................ 691
References.................................................................................................................................... 693
