What type of equipment is used with frequency induction heating?

Frequency induction heating primarily utilizes transformers as a crucial component of the system. In this context, transformers serve to step up or step down the voltage to create a suitable electrical environment for generating the alternating magnetic fields necessary for induction heating.

In induction heating applications, an alternating current is passed through a coil, producing an electromagnetic field. This field induces eddy currents in the metallic workpiece, generating heat due to resistance. Transformers ensure that the right voltage and current levels are achieved to optimize the heating process effectively.

While inductors are indeed involved in creating the electromagnetic fields, they do not control voltage and current reference as transformers do. Arc generators and welders are different technologies focusing on other processes, such as producing arcs for welding, and are not specifically related to the principles of induction heating. Thus, the selection of transformers is crucial in frequency induction heating for maintaining efficiency and control over the heating process.