Abstract
Although great strides are being made in the simulation of induction patterns, most of today’s inductor design and validation activities are still done through experience and experimentation. This paper provides a brief overview of how an inductor is designed, fabricated, and prepared for integration into manufacturing. Each aspect of its manufacture is critical to deliver a hardening inductor capable of meeting engineering drawing requirements and to be ready for production. The paper covers determination of requirements, inductor design, fabrication and assembly, process development, inductor characterization, metallurgical validation, and delivery of a production-ready inductor. Each step is described, and important considerations for each are presented.
