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Induction heating laboratory

Would you like to know whether induction heating is technically feasible before investing? In our induction heating laboratory, we evaluate power, frequency, induction coil design, temperature distribution, pyrometry and process repeatability using actual components or representative test samples.
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The Application

A successful induction heating process starts with measuring, testing and understanding.

In induction heating, material properties, component geometry, frequency, power, induction coil design, coupling and temperature measurement are all closely interconnected. Calculations and datasheets provide valuable guidance, but practical testing defines the actual process window.

That is why we use our laboratory not as a demonstration facility, but as a technical validation step: first understand the heating requirement, then perform targeted testing, and only then specify the optimum induction system or custom induction coil.

  • Feasibility Testing for Induction Hardening, Brazing, Melting, Annealing and Shrink Fitting
  • Determination of Power, Frequency, Cycle Time and Temperature Distribution
  • Testing of Induction Coils, High-Frequency Connections, Cooling Systems and Pyrometry
  • Technical Validation for Investment Decisions, Quotations, Machine Development and R&D Projects
Ceramic ring heated by induction during laboratory test
Application

Our Approach

From Test Sample to Reliable Process Recommendations

Just as with a successful application-driven approach, the application itself is the starting point. Rather than testing at random, we translate your heating requirements into measurable process parameters.
Custom copper induction coil for industrial heating applications
1

Component and Process Objective

We define the material, component dimensions, heating zone, target temperature, cycle time, tolerances and practical process requirements.
EMC and EMF measurement during induction heating laboratory testing
2

Test Setup

The induction generator, matching network, induction coil, cooling system, measurement equipment and, where required, a pyrometer are configured specifically for the test.
Induction coil and pyrometer setup for temperature-controlled process validation
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Measurement and Evaluation

We evaluate heating time, temperature distribution, process repeatability, operational practicality and potential production risks.
Approach

How We Work

Laboratory Testing in Clear, Structured Steps

A structured laboratory test helps prevent selecting the wrong induction generator, induction coil or temperature control system.

Intake

Component, Material, Target Temperature, Cycle Time and Test Objectives.

Test plan

Selection of the Frequency Range, Induction Coil Concept and Measurement Method.

Test Setup

Configuration of the induction generator, matching network, induction coil, cooling system and measurement equipment.

Measurement

Measurement of Heating Time, Temperature Response, Coupling Efficiency and Practical Process Limits.

Recommendations

Conclusions and Technical Recommendations for Engineering, Investment Decisions or Further Process Testing.
Workflow
EMC and EMF measurement during induction heating laboratory testing

What We Evaluate

Not just achieving the required temperature, but proving what is technically achievable.

A successful laboratory test is about far more than simply heating a component until it glows. It is about defining the process window, verifying process repeatability, ensuring operational safety and translating the results into a robust industrial induction heating solution.

Heating time & Power

Which induction generator power is best suited for the required cycle time?

Frequency & Coupling

Is the selected frequency range suitable for the material, wall thickness and required heating depth?

Temperature Distribution

Where is the heat generated, and how uniform is the resulting temperature distribution?

Induction Coil Design

Which induction coil design is most suitable in practice: ring, hairpin, pancake, tunnel or a custom-designed coil?

Pyrometry

Is non-contact temperature measurement feasible, and where should the temperature be measured?

Scale-Up Potential

What do the laboratory test results mean for production, automation and available installation space?
Evaluation
“A laboratory test eliminates assumptions. It provides early insight into which induction heating concept is technically feasible and economically viable.”
RF Heating Consult supports your project from the initial feasibility test through engineering, system delivery and commissioning.

Who We Support

For manufacturers, machine builders and R&D teams.

The laboratory is intended for companies that want to implement, validate or optimise induction heating before the final production system is built.
  • Evaluate a New Induction Heating Application Before Investing
  • Improve or Optimise an Existing Induction Heating Process
  • Evaluate Induction Heating as an Alternative to Gas, Furnace, Flame or Resistance Heating
  • Validate the Induction Coil Design, Temperature Measurement or Product Handling
For whom?

Project Examples

Laboratory Testing with Real Induction Heating Systems

The pictures show examples of laboratory test setups, induction coils, induction generators, pyrometry systems, measurement equipment and heated components.
Induction heating laboratory for process development and testing

Complete Laboratory Test Setup

Induction generator, measurement equipment, induction coil and workpiece fixture integrated into a single laboratory test environment.
Ceramic ring heated by induction during laboratory test

Heating Test

Evaluation of heating time, temperature range and temperature distribution.
Custom copper induction coil for industrial heating applications

Induction Coil Validation

Verification of coupling efficiency, water cooling and practical installation requirements.
Project Examples

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Induction Heating Laboratory: Practical Questions

When Is an Induction Heating Laboratory Test Recommended?
A laboratory test is recommended whenever you need technical certainty before investing. It allows you to verify whether induction heating is feasible, determine the required power and frequency, identify the most suitable induction coil design, and evaluate process repeatability. Testing is particularly valuable for new products, short cycle times and applications with critical temperature requirements.
Do I Need to Provide Test Samples?
Preferably, yes. Testing with actual components or representative test samples provides the most reliable information about coupling efficiency, temperature distribution, heating time and practical product handling.
Will I Receive Technical Recommendations After the Laboratory Test?
Yes. The laboratory test results are translated into practical technical recommendations, including feasibility, key considerations, the recommended induction generator capacity, the preferred induction coil design, temperature measurement methods and possible next steps.
Can You Also Supply a Complete Induction Heating System?
Yes. A laboratory test can be followed by engineering, induction coil design, selection of the induction generator, cooling system and pyrometry, as well as system supply and commissioning.
Frequently Asked Questions

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Would You Like to Test Your Induction Heating Process First?

Send us the component dimensions, material, target temperature, required cycle time, and photographs or drawings of the component. We will assess the most appropriate laboratory test for your application.

Discuss Your Application

No generic contact form—just direct access to our engineers. That means faster answers to your technical induction heating questions.
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