Induction Heating of Thermoplastic Composites in the Presence of a Susceptor

The issue of inductive heating and welding of two pieces of thermoplastic composites in the presence of a susceptor alloy consisting of 67% nickel and 27% copper is studied using Maxwell. Simulation results clearly show solid losses in the material which can be used to heat and weld the composite panels. Location based temperature increase due to I
²
R losses are calculated which show significant heating and welding potentials.