Induction welding

Induction welding is used for longitudinal welding in the tube and pipe industry.
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What is induction welding?

With induction welding, the heat is electromagnetically induced in the workpiece. The speed and accuracy of induction welding makes it ideal for edge welding of tubes and pipes. In this process, pipes pass an induction coil at high speed. As they do so, their edges are heated, then squeezed together to form a longitudinal weld seam. Induction welding is particularly suitable for high-volume production. Induction welders can also be fitted with contact heads, turning them into dual purpose welding systems.

 

What are the advantages of induction welding?

Automated induction longitudinal welding is a reliable, high-throughput process. The low power consumption and high efficiency of EFD Induction welding systems reduce costs. Their controllability and repeatability minimize scrap. Our systems are also flexible—automatic load matching ensures full output power across a wide range of tube sizes. And their small footprint make them easy to integrate or retrofit into production lines.

 

Where is induction welding used?

Induction welding is used in the tube and pipe industry for the longitudinal welding of stainless steel (magnetic and non-magnetic), aluminum, low-carbon and high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels and many other conductive materials.

 

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Induction welding

Induction welding is used in the tube and pipe industry for the longitudinal welding of stainless steel (magnetic and non-magnetic), aluminum, low-carbon and high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels and many other conductive materials.

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Weldac’s efficiency from input at the rectifier to output at the coil is 85-87%.

Automated induction longitudinal welding is a reliable, high-throughput process

Weldac can be fitted with various induction coils or with quick-lifting contact heads.

Weldac’s automatic load matching ensures full output power across a wide range of tube sizes. There are no ‘unsafe’ operating areas. When a different- sized coil is fitted, Weldac automatically matches to the best setting.

Coil changes take only seconds, with the frequency adjusting automatically to each tube dimension.

The low power consumption and high efficiency of EFD Induction welding systems reduce costs.

The high-speed throughput and reliability of induction welding makes it perfect for the tube and pipe industry.

The first welder in the world with 1000 kW in a single cabinet solution. EFD Induction has always been at the forefront in developing equipment with the best power-to-volume ratio.

Double cabinet welder. The Weldac family covers a wide range of power sizes—from 50 kW up to 2200 kW.

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A collection of four articles published in the Tube & Pipe Technology magazine.

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Maximising output in high-frequency tube and pipe welding

The authors evaluate the parameters that influence welder performance and scrap production during changeover in the high-frequency tube and pipe welding process.

Maximizing uptime in high-frequency tube and-pipe welding

This article explains some basic principles of solid-state welder design that are crucial for maintaining operation under various conditions.

Consistent quality in high-frequency tube and pipe welding

The authors evaluate the parameters influencing weld quality and scrap production in high-frequency tube and pipe welding. The paper focuses on the welder. Two stages of the production process – steady state operation and non-ideal conditions – are investigated. The parameters involved are ripple in output power and short circuits in the load.

Weld setup, variable frequency and heat affected zones

The article investigates the impact that geometrical changes in the weld zone have on weld frequency and the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ).

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