Abstract
This presentation discusses a newly developed family of software for computer modeling a variety of induction heating and heat-treating applications. Many manufacturers of induction heating machinery apply commercially available 2-D and 3-D computer modeling software in optimizing coil design and determining process recipes. As has been reported in numerous publications, successful use of these programs requires intensive and time-consuming training for users and often takes several days to obtain the results of simulations. This presentation reveals recent developments in a family of unique user-friendly software applications that assist induction-heating professionals with making fast, intelligent decisions on the most appropriate process parameters of the induction system, process effectiveness and load matching capability. Basic engineering knowledge, understanding fundamentals of induction heat-treating and common sense should be sufficient to do reliable numerical computer modeling utilizing such advanced and user-friendly numerical simulation software.
