Simulation of non-stationary induction heating of parts for assembly in the program ELCUT

Abstract

In mechanical engineering for heating parts to the assembly (disassembly) are widely used
induction heaters with coil currents of industrial frequency power (50 Hz).
A variety of geometric shapes and sizes of heated parts, unlike the heating conditions during
assembly and disassembly, define a large number of constructive solutions used. In addition, the
accumulated experience and experimental use in the production of heaters allow virtually every step
of the design to ensure getting the most efficient technological solutions.
Selecting solutions that meet the technical requirements of assembly and disassembly work
(time and heating temperature) is the goal of mathematical modeling of the heater.
The paper presents a comparative analysis of the most common engineering analysis
packages, which have the possibility of modeling of induction heating. The application of ELCUT
package for the simulation of electromagnetic and thermal problems. An example of an induction
heater for heating simulation driven gear wheels of the locomotive TU-4.