Preface to Handbook of Induction Soldering—Principles, Processing, and Applications
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Published:2024
The original edition of this work, Handbuch Induktives Löten, was first self published in 2014 and the second edition in 2017 by the author, Hans-Joachim Peter. Following widespread acceptance of the second edition in German-speaking countries, there was an expressed desire to publish an English edition. The goal was to make the book more widely available, particularly in multilingual Europe. Consequently, this edition translated from German by Ian Widdows, is a translation of the second edition, incorporating various corrections and additions.
The content of this text was deemed valuable for industries in the United States, leading ASM International to offer this title to the engineering and materials science community. This work complements the ASM Handbook series, particularly Volume 4C: Induction Heating and Heat Treatment, and Volume 6: Welding, Brazing, and Soldering. The focus of this book is on induction heating in general and, more specifically, on induction soldering—processes often overlooked. When developed correctly, these methods can effectively cut assembly costs and reduce manufacturing time for joining applications.
The inclusion of German specifications and standards (identified by DIN, or Deutsches Institut für Normung) is due to the initial publication of this text in Germany. Consequently, all specifications mentioned are either DIN documents or broader European Union documents (designated as EN, or European Norm, in English). Some specifications are also established by the International Standards Organization (ISO). In cases where a document is accepted by two or three of these institutions, acronyms such as DIN EN or DIN EN ISO may be present. The appendix contains a list of DIN, EN, or ISO specifications, with many being available in English translations.
In the United States, standards organizations like the American Welding Society (AWS), the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) have developed soldering and brazing specifications. The appendix includes a short list of relevant documents for the materials and induction heating processes discussed in this work. Note that a direct, one-to-one correlation between U.S. and DIN, EN, and ISO specifications may not always exist. Users must carefully choose the most appropriate document for their specific application.
Additionally, resources addressing heating in general, though not specifically induction soldering or brazing, are valuable for establishing induction heating equipment and operating parameters for these processes. Regardless of the cited document, users should always obtain the latest revision of the standard or reference source to stay informed about the most up-to-date technical information.
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Preface to Handbook of Induction Soldering—Principles, Processing, and Applications, Handbook of Induction Soldering: Principles, Processing, and Applications, By Hans-Joachim Peter;Edited By Paul T. Vianco, ASM International, 2024
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