How do i ? - Induction Heating work coil calculation

[cncbasher]

Hi all ,

i wish to start with Induction Heating , how do i start to work out the work
coil Inductance
using 1/4" or 3/8" bore copper pipe , to be able to work out the LC etc

any sites showing this , as most sites i have seen cover and give values
they use but not the sizes of coil or how to arrive at those figures

Dave

 

[Reginald Beardsley]

Hi all ,

i wish to start with Induction Heating , how do i start to work out the work
coil Inductance
using 1/4" or 3/8" bore copper pipe , to be able to work out the LC etc

any sites showing this , as most sites i have seen cover and give values
they use but not the sizes of coil or how to arrive at those figures

Dave

Lindsay Books sells a book on induction heating. Can't give much more
info as the books are in boxes at the moment. But here's a link.

http://www.lindsaybks.com/bks2/ind/index.html

Have Fun!
Reg