GH Induction Group cuts design and production time in half with simulation software

The engineers at GH Induction Group faced a challenge to design and produce induction coils faster and more efficiently.

Juan Carlos Rodriguez Lara, an application and process manager at GH Electrotermia, led this project. The team needed a way to speed up their work without losing quality.

The Problem: GH Induction Group often had to redesign induction coils to meet new customer specifications.

Normally, this would mean making several prototypes and testing them, which took a lot of time and effort. They needed a faster way to get things done.

The Solution: Juan Carlos and his team used CENOS simulation software. This tool let them test and adjust coil designs on a computer before making them. By using a simulation software with their 3D printing technology, they could quickly find the best design.

The Results: The team saved 50% on design and production time. This meant they could deliver high-quality coils much faster.

For example, a customer needed a new coil design for wheel hub production. GH Induction Group had to change the coil to fit new hardening profile specifications.

First, they simulated the heating pattern of the customer’s original coil. The simulations showed which parameters to change.

After a few more simulations, they had the new design ready. This process was much faster than making and testing physical prototypes.

With their 3D printing technology, GH Induction Group could quickly make the new coil. The 3D printing allowed them to improve cooling, eliminate hot spots, and strengthen the coil. The new design was printed and ready in just a few hours.

The simulation software helped the engineers see exactly how the coil would behave during heating. They could adjust the coil’s shape and position of flux concentrators to get the best results. The accuracy of the simulation was high, which gave them confidence in the new design.