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How do you test upgrades to your HF tube welding process without interrupting production?
In traditional high-frequency (HF) tube and pipe welding, evaluating new impeder materials usually means running live mill trials—which carries significant operational risks and costly downtime.
In a newly published research article in MDPI Applied Sciences, Rob Goldstein (Executive Director of Strategic Planning & Product Development at Fluxtrol) and his co-authors present a proven off-line methodology combining multi-physics simulation (FEA/CFD) with specialized laboratory test stands to de-risk SMC impeder design.
This research provides manufacturers a precise, reliable way to validate Soft Magnetic Composite (SMC) impeders off-line.
Key Highlights from the Study:
🎯 Predictive Precision: FEA/CFD multi-physics models matched lab testing with direct correlation to measured power losses—proving off-line simulations reliably mirror real-world mill conditions.
🛠️ Zero Mill Downtime: Validates custom SMC geometries and internal cooling paths off-line before making physical changes to your production line.
⚡ Maximized Efficiency: Learn how SMC materials overcome ferrite saturation limits, unlocking higher line speeds and energy efficiency without risking thermal failure.
Fluxtrol Sponsoring HES-UIE-2026 in Padua, Italy 🇮🇹
We are proud to announce that Fluxtrol Inc. is returning as an official Gold Sponsor for the HES-UIE-26 International Conference on Heating by Electromagnetic Sources!
Organized by the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Padova, HES-UIE-26 brings together international experts, researchers, young professionals, and equipment manufacturers to explore the latest innovations in high-frequency induction heating and electromagnetic material processing.
Event Highlights & Fluxtrol Involvement:
🗓️ Dates: September 15–18, 2026
📍 Location: University of Padova | Padua, Italy
🏆 Robert S. Ruffini Award Sponsor: Fluxtrol is proud to sponsor the Robert S. Ruffini Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award, engaging and recognizing emerging young scientists and innovators in the global electrotechnology sector.
🤝 Fluxtrol Presence: Look for our team on site at our Tabletop Display to connect, discuss your high-frequency induction challenges, and explore advanced multi-physics modeling for electro-heat applications.
Upcoming Talk: Rob Goldstein Presenting at MS&T26 in Pittsburgh
We are excited to share that Rob Goldstein (Executive Director of Strategic Planning & Product Development) will be presenting at the Materials Science & Technology 2026 (MS&T26) technical meeting this October in Pennsylvania!
Rob’s presentation will focus on real-world industrial findings that demonstrate how switching to Soft Magnetic Composite (SMC) impeders significantly improves process sustainability, cuts energy consumption, and optimizes high-frequency induction tube welding performance.
Presentation Details:
📌 Topic: Industrial Validation of Improved Sustainability of High Frequency Induction Tube Welding Using Soft Magnetic Composites
🗓️ Date & Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
📍 Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center | Room 403 (Pittsburgh, PA)
If you’re attending MS&T26, be sure to add Rob’s talk to your conference schedule to explore the latest field data on SMC materials in tube and pipe manufacturing.
Whether you are designing a new induction line or optimizing an existing one, the principles outlined in this ASM Handbook section are the roadmap to higher efficiency and better metallurgical results.
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