Induction-Based Joining of Conductive Components with Integrated Pressure and Cooling

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This patent describes a method for joining electrically conductive components (or components fitted with a susceptor) using inductive heating. The invention uses an inductor to generate a magnetic alternating field directly at the joint, not only heating but also pressing the components together with a specific pressure. Additionally, the inductor acts as a cooling instrument by dissipating excess heat from the component surfaces.

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• Assembly of electronic components where precise and clean joints are required
• Manufacturing of metal parts or composite structures in automotive or aerospace industries
• Production processes where rapid and localized heating for joining is beneficial
• Joining parts with difficult-to-weld materials or sensitive to traditional welding heat
• Automation in assembly lines for electrical or metallic products

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• Combines heating and pressing in a single tool, simplifying the process
• Enables precise control over joint pressure and temperature, improving joint quality
• Reduces risk of overheating sensitive components by enabling localized cooling through the inductor
• Can be applied to a wide variety of conductive materials, including those difficult to join by conventional welding
• Improves energy efficiency compared to traditional joining methods

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The invention relates to a method for inductive contact joining of electrically conductive components or components with susceptor, in which a magnetic alternating field generated by an inductor is applied to a region to be joined of the components in order to heat the components, wherein the inductor is placed on the components and the components are subjected to a predetermined pressure force of the inductor in order to join the components. Advantageously, the inductor itself is used as a pressure-exerting tool, wherein the component surface is cooled by heat dissipation via the inductor.