Patent ID: 6528771
Filing Date: 2003-03-04
Classification: H05B

Abstract:
An induction heating system for fabricating a part by heating and forming the part, the induction heating system comprising:a susceptor including a susceptor material defining a cavity configured to receive the part, said susceptor material configured to respond to electromagnetic flux applied thereto by generating heat so as to increase a temperature of the part in the cavity; a coil positioned in proximity to the susceptor and capable of generating the electromagnetic flux when supplied electrical power; and a temperature controller having a power supply and a controlling element, said power supply operably connected to the coil to supply an amount of the electrical power thereto, said controlling element configured to measure trends in output of the power supply and further configured to change the amount of electrical power being supplied so as to control the temperature of the part in the cavity during fabrication based upon the measured trends.