Online Catalogue last updated 10th of November 2008
Written by Frank W. Curtis.
Wrap a coil of wire around of chunk of metal and feed the coil with high frequency, high power A.C. current, and before long, the metal will be red hot and then molten.
This technique is not a simple one, and is generally not something done in a home shop. And this in NOT a how-to book. This book was first published in 1944, and covers the principles of induction heating, types of equipment, design of heating coils, brazing and soldering, hardening and heat treating, fixtures for induction heating, miscellaneous applications, designing for induction heating, and dielectric heating.
An ingenious experimenter may be able to take the information and perfect a small unit for home use. Several schematics for the generators are shown including a simple spark-gap unit and a simple vacuum tube design.
Truly a top-rate book on an unusual topic. If you've ever wondered about induction heating, you'll need a copy of this book. Well illustrated and easy to read.
Code No. 001712