In March 2020, induction heating system expert GH Induction officially introduced 3D printing technology and began to provide 3D printing induction heating device manufacturing services to its company's customers, thereby saving customers more costs. One of the most important components of an induction heating device is an inductor. GH Group uses EBM (electron beam) based additive manufacturing technology to redefine the design and manufacture of the inductor.
Traditional inductor manufacturing is a one-time process, which makes it extremely difficult to manufacture inductors with the same performance characteristics. Using GH's 3D printed coil manufacturing technology, the same inductor can be produced.
This new service launched by GH will run alongside its standard service, and customers can choose to update their current inductors to the new 3D printed sensors provided by GH.
Advantages of 3D printed copper electrical sensors
· Life extension up to 400%
The 3D printed inductor has higher cooling efficiency and is made of pure copper. The integrated structure eliminates the weak points of welding or brazing joints. Using 3D design, internal and external parameters can be strictly controlled. The area through which the current passes is improved. And greatly reduce production costs.
· Repeatable inductance
3D printed inductors have the same parameters and performance, and can save a lot of time when replaced.
· Increased productivity
3D inductors have a longer service life, reducing production downtime due to fixture replacement.
Reduced inventory Due to the longer service life of the 3D inductors and reduced lead time for replacement orders, you only need to keep fewer spare parts in inventory The complex inductor shape can make very complicated inductors with the help of GH technology, which cannot be achieved by traditional methods.
It is reported that this service will start in Spain and Portugal and will soon be extended to other countries where the company operates.
3D printed copper coils for induction applications are becoming a trend. German machine tool supplier TRUMPF recently demonstrated the function of its green laser technology in the manufacture of copper structures for heat exchangers and conductive inductors.
In the US, metal 3D printer provider Markforged has released a pure copper material option that can be used with its Metal X 3D printer. This move is expected to have a significant impact on the electronics industry, as manufacturers can now 3D print inductors.