An induction heater melting metal

Oct 3, 2016 11:48 PM

AnUnmannedCat

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Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iBztmCuwgk

note: when i originally posted this I was under the impression that the metal in question was aluminum, I was wrong, It's actually just a metal slug from random metals

Can these be used instead of forges?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

ALL HAIL SCIENCE

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Aluminum doesn't turn red or orange when melted it's more like chrome

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Neatest shit I've seen all minute. In case anyone is curious that's 660C. Or 1220 F.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

neat

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

aluminum won't melt in that. no rapid magnetic repolarization happens if its not magnetic.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Wanna job, might know a guy

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Better not call ISIL.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Aluminium.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Digestive system after Taco Bell, explained by science.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Neat!

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Put your dick in it

10 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 0

I have 2 questions

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's an RF field, not a magnetic coil. It supplies power via the coil which is what causes the slug to melt.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Or so I think. The coil looks awfully similar to the ICP instruments I work with, which user RF power to make plasma.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

That may or may not be how it delivers power, but it's definitely an electromagnet. RF won't suspend metal in midair.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I don't think thats aluminium but it is interesting how it loses its magnetic properties once it turns liquid.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Is there any possible military application for this?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

@camomcswiggins

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

*Dramatic orchestra buildup as it heats up* eeeeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEE- Plop.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Splat

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Do *not* stick your dick in it

10 years ago | Likes 35 Dislikes 0

Actually, unless you're a cyborg, nothing with happen

10 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Well, things would happen. You'd heat up. But very very slowly compared to pure metal.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Yeah, I'm going to stick my dick in there.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It will burst into flames

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

http://imgur.com/pcW3XUJ

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I have been visited by the thatswhatshesaid fairy. Thank you sir.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You are welcome. My name demands it.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Indeed it does. Indeed it does.

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