--- title: "Ambrell's Induction Melting | Application Notes & Guides" description: "Induction melting metals provides reliable, repeatable, non-contact, safe and energy-efficient heat in the least amount of time. These advantages can be effectively utilized in the metal melting process. " type: article version: 2 version_id: "b94eec56-a4f5-417c-a244-94f8f964779f" generated_at: "2026-07-20T12:18:14.643Z" language: en-us reading_time: "11 min" word_count: 2156 keywords: ["Ambrell's Induction Melting", "Application Notes & Guides", "Induction Melting", "Benefits of Induction Melting", "melting Application Notes", "melting FAQs", "Induction Melting Video"] url: "https://www.ambrell.com/induction-heating-applications/melting" --- # Ambrell's Induction Melting | Application Notes & Guides > Induction melting metals provides reliable, repeatable, non-contact, safe and energy-efficient heat in the least amount of time. These advantages can be effectively utilized in the metal melting process. ## Key Takeaways - How does induction melting work? - Benefits of Induction Melting - melting Application Notes - melting FAQs - melting Resources ## Contents - [How does induction melting work?](#how-does-induction-melting-work) - [Benefits of Induction Melting](#benefits-of-induction-melting) - [melting Application Notes](#melting-application-notes) - [melting FAQs](#melting-faqs) - [melting Resources](#melting-resources) - [10 Automotive Application Notes](#10-automotive-application-notes) - [Induction Melting Video](#induction-melting-video) - [Our Systems for melting with Induction](#our-systems-for-melting-with-induction) # Induction Melting - [Home](https://www.ambrell.com) - [How It's Used](https://www.ambrell.com/induction-heating-applications) - Levitation Melting ## How does induction melting work? Induction heating allows you to raise and hold the temperature of your material to its melting point without the use of flame or arc. A non-conducting crucible holds the charge of material to be melted while the induction coil induces eddy currents in the charge material. Friction from these currents raises the material's temperature. [Can we help?](https://www.ambrell.com/contact-us-request-process?lead_origin=melting&linked_from=Melting%20[EN]&appnote_title=none) ## Benefits of Induction Melting Melting metals with induction heating provides reliable, repeatable, non-contact, safe and energy-efficient heat, eliminating heat losses and workplace dangers experienced with flame. Since induction heats only the charge materials, the process is precise and efficient: it does not waste energy heating a chamber, nor does it pose the safety risk of open flame. [](https://www.ambrell.com/induction-heating-videos/melting-a-battery-terminal) * * * ## melting Application Notes Select from our collection of melting notes, developed over 40 years supporting our customers. Read how we helped to solve their process heating challenges! [Melting Glass for Fiber Drawing](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=melting&appnote_filename=melting-glass-for-fiber-drawing&appnote_title=Melting%20Glass%20for%20Fiber%20Drawing&meta_desc=To%20heat%20a%20metal%20susceptor%20vessel%20to%202200%20°F%20within%2025%20minutes%20with%20induction%20for%20a%20fiberglass%20melting%20application&row_id=192891279211&table_id=125276735&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) To heat a metal susceptor vessel to 2200 °F within 25 minutes with induction for a fiberglass melting application [Melting of Ni based alloy samples](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=melting&appnote_filename=melting-of-ni-based-alloy-samples&appnote_title=Melting%20of%20Ni%20based%20alloy%20samples&meta_desc=Induction%20melting%20provides%20hands-free%20heating,%20involves%20no%20operator%20skill%20required%20for%20manufacturing,%20even%20distribution%20of%20heating%20and%20fast,%20controllable%20temperature%20ramp&row_id=192891279212&table_id=125276735&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) Induction melting provides hands-free heating, involves no operator skill required for manufacturing, even distribution of heating and fast, controllable temperature ramp [Heating a crucible for Melting plastic](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=melting&appnote_filename=heating-a-crucible-for-melting-plastic&appnote_title=Heating%20a%20crucible%20for%20Melting%20plastic&meta_desc=A%20single-position%206-turn%20helical%20coil%20is%20used%20to%20generate%20the%20required%20heating%20for%20application.%20The%20crucible%20is%20heated%20in%2070%20seconds%20with%20the%205kW%20power%20supply.&row_id=192891279213&table_id=125276735&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) A single-position 6-turn helical coil is used to generate the required heating for application. The crucible is heated in 70 seconds with the 5kW power supply. [Melting silicon in graphite crucible (material testing)](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=melting&appnote_filename=melting-silicon-in-graphite-crucible-material-testing&appnote_title=Melting%20silicon%20in%20graphite%20crucible%20\(material%20testing\)&meta_desc=The%20customer%20is%20developing%20a%20university%20lab%20experiment%20to%20induction%20melt%20silicon%20and%20is%20still%20developing%20the%20process.&row_id=192891279214&table_id=125276735&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) The customer is developing a university lab experiment to induction melt silicon and is still developing the process. [Melting lead ingots to form battery posts and connectors](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=melting&appnote_filename=melting-lead-ingots-to-form-battery-posts-and-connectors&appnote_title=Melting%20lead%20ingots%20to%20form%20battery%20posts%20and%20connectors&meta_desc=Induction%20Melting%2030%20lb%20\(13.6%20kg\)%20&%2060%20lb%20\(27.2%20kg\)%20lead%20ingots%20to%20form%20battery%20posts%20&%20connectors&row_id=192891279215&table_id=125276735&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) Induction Melting 30 lb (13.6 kg) & 60 lb (27.2 kg) lead ingots to form battery posts & connectors [Melting the end of a plastic tube to create a seal](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=melting&appnote_filename=melting-the-end-of-a-plastic-tube-to-create-a-seal&appnote_title=Melting%20the%20end%20of%20a%20plastic%20tube%20to%20create%20a%20seal&meta_desc=A%20single%20turn%20coil%20encapsulated%20in%20custom%20blocks%20is%20used%20for%20sealing%20the%20tube.%20Two%20tubes%20are%20placed%20between%20the%20coil%20blocks%20and%20a%207lb%20\(3.2kg\)%20load%20is%20applied%20to%20the%20top%20of%20the%20coil.&row_id=192891279216&table_id=125276735&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) A single turn coil encapsulated in custom blocks is used for sealing the tube. Two tubes are placed between the coil blocks and a 7lb (3.2kg) load is applied to the top of the coil. [Crucible Melting a variety of materials in a nitrogen atmosphere](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=melting&appnote_filename=crucible-melting-a-variety-of-materials-in-a-nitrogen-atmosphere&appnote_title=Crucible%20Melting%20a%20variety%20of%20materials%20in%20a%20nitrogen%20atmosphere&meta_desc=The%20crucible%20is%20heated%20using%20an%20induction%20coil%20with%20a%20four%20turn%20pancake%20at%20the%20base%20that%20extends%20upward%20into%20a%20three%20turn%20helical%20coil.&row_id=192891279217&table_id=125276735&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) The crucible is heated using an induction coil with a four turn pancake at the base that extends upward into a three turn helical coil. [Melting aluminum in a graphite crucible for casting](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=melting&appnote_filename=melting-aluminum-in-a-graphite-crucible-for-casting&appnote_title=Melting%20aluminum%20in%20a%20graphite%20crucible%20for%20casting&meta_desc=Induction%20melting%20provides%20hands-free%20heating%20that%20involves%20no%20operator%20skill%20for%20manufacturing,%20repeatable,%20dependable%20results,%20more%20efficient%20and%20cost%20effective%20then%20gas%20furnace,%20does%20not%20heat%20up%20the%20manufacturing%20area%20and%20increases%20production.&row_id=192891279218&table_id=125276735&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) Induction melting provides hands-free heating that involves no operator skill for manufacturing, repeatable, dependable results, more efficient and cost effective then gas furnace, does not heat up the manufacturing area and increases production. [Hermetic sealing: SS rods & glass preforms](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=melting&appnote_filename=hermetic-sealing-ss-rods-glass-preforms&appnote_title=Hermetic%20sealing:%20SS%20rods%20&%20glass%20preforms&meta_desc=Induction%20melting%20provides%20hands-free%20heating%20that%20involves%20no%20operator%20skill%20for%20manufacturing,%20amounts%20of%20glass%20are%20precisely%20controlled%20by%20the%20glass%20preforms%20and%20even%20flow%20of%20glass%20creates%20aesthetically%20pleasing%20bond.&row_id=192891279219&table_id=125276735&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) Induction melting provides hands-free heating that involves no operator skill for manufacturing, amounts of glass are precisely controlled by the glass preforms and even flow of glass creates aesthetically pleasing bond. [Remove plastic coating from steel tubes](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=melting&appnote_filename=remove-plastic-coating-from-steel-tubes&appnote_title=Remove%20plastic%20coating%20from%20steel%20tubes&meta_desc=Induction%20melting%20is%20the%20only%20feasible%20way%20to%20remove%20the%20plastic%20coating,%20leaving%20it%20in%20an%20unpolluted%20form%20for%20recycling.%20It%20is%20a%20faster%20process&row_id=192891279220&table_id=125276735&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) Induction melting is the only feasible way to remove the plastic coating, leaving it in an unpolluted form for recycling. It is a faster process [Releasing a Lens Grinding Fixture Bond](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=melting&appnote_filename=releasing-a-lens-grinding-fixture-bond&appnote_title=Releasing%20a%20Lens%20Grinding%20Fixture%20Bond&meta_desc=The%20bonded%20assembly%20is%20placed%20\(glass%20up\)%20within%20a%20helical%20coil%20which%20circles%20the%20bonding%20slug.%20Induction%20heats%20the%20material%20to%20the%20melting%20point%20in%205-7%20seconds.&row_id=192891279221&table_id=125276735&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) The bonded assembly is placed (glass up) within a helical coil which circles the bonding slug. Induction heats the material to the melting point in 5-7 seconds. [Melting of Ticonium and Nobilium ingots](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=melting&appnote_filename=melting-of-ticonium-and-nobilium-ingots&appnote_title=Melting%20of%20Ticonium%20and%20Nobilium%20ingots&meta_desc=Due%20to%20the%20small%20size%20of%20the%20ingots,%20RF%20induction%20melting%20was%20required%20to%20efficiently%20couple%20to%20the%20samples%20in%20order%20to%20provide%20the%20necessary%20power%20to%20initiate%20melting.&row_id=192891279222&table_id=125276735&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) Due to the small size of the ingots, RF induction melting was required to efficiently couple to the samples in order to provide the necessary power to initiate melting. [Melting iron powder; pucks for analysis](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=melting&appnote_filename=melting-iron-powder-pucks-for-analysis&appnote_title=Melting%20iron%20powder;%20pucks%20for%20analysis&meta_desc=To%20heat%20a%20sample%20of%20iron%20powder%20for%20an%20induction%20melting%20application;%20the%20client%20manufactures%20metal%20powders&row_id=192891279223&table_id=125276735&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) To heat a sample of iron powder for an induction melting application; the client manufactures metal powders ## melting FAQs ### Induction heating allows you to raise and hold the temperature of your material to its melting point without the use of flame or arc. A non-conducting crucible holds the charge of material to be melted while the induction coil induces eddy currents in the charge material, raising the temperature. With induction,  heat is generated directly in the metal, so there is no heat loss to the surrounding environment. It's also a versatile way to heat metal, useful in melting a wide variety of materials, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Source: [Industrial Metal Supply](https://www.industrialmetalsupply.com/blog/understanding-the-melting-points-of-metal) ## melting Resources ##### Select an option below: - Automotive Volume Offer - Featured Video - Other Resources ## 10 Automotive Application Notes [](https://www.ambrell.com/appnote-request?lead_origin=heating&appnote_filename=Automotive%20Manufacturing%20AppNotes%20Volume%201&appnote_title=Automotive%20Manufacturing%20AppNotes%20Volume%201&linked_from=appnote%20cards)We have collected these 10 popular Application Notes to help you understand the many ways induction heating can improve your precision automotive manufacturing processes. ## Induction Melting Video [](https://www.ambrell.com/induction-heating-videos/melting-iron-blocks-with-induction) [ ### Blog Posts ](https://www.ambrell.com/blog/topic/melting) #### Headline Add your content here. ### Videos ](https://www.ambrell.com/learn/application-videos#melting) #### Headline ### Collection ](https://www.ambrell.com/induction-heating-applications/melting-collection) #### Headline ## Our Systems for melting with Induction ### EASYHEAT Models ](https://www.ambrell.com/products#easyheat) #### Headline ### EKOHEAT Models ](https://www.ambrell.com/products#ekoheat) #### Headline ### Workhead Models ](https://www.ambrell.com/products/workheads) #### Headline ### Product Spectrum ](https://www.ambrell.com/products#spectrum) #### Headline Four Ways To Contact Ambrell for Support [](https://www.ambrell.com/products/demo-request) [Request a Demo](https://www.ambrell.com/products/demo-request) [](https://www.ambrell.com/contact-us) [Give Us a Call](https://www.ambrell.com/contact-us) [](mailto:sales@ambrell.com) [Send an Email](mailto:sales@ambrell.com) [](https://www.ambrell.com/services/applications-lab) [Free Lab Services](https://www.ambrell.com/services/applications-lab) ### AMBRELL CORPORATION 1655 Lyell Avenue Rochester, NY 14606 United States  [](//www.ambrell.com/directions) [Directions](//www.ambrell.com/directions) [T: +1 585 889 9000](tel:15858899000) F: +1 585 889 4030 [Contact Sales](mailto:sales@ambrell.com) [Contact Orders](mailto:ambrellorders@ambrell.com) [Contact Service](mailto:service@ambrell.com) ### AMBRELL B.V. 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Friction from these currents raises the material's temperature. Benefits of Induction Melting Melting metals with induction heating provides reliable, repeatable, non-contact, safe and energy-efficient heat, eliminating heat losses and workplace dangers experienced with flame. Since induction heats only the charge materials, the process is precise and efficient: it does not waste energy heating a chamber, nor does it pose the safety risk of open flame. Benefits of Induction Melting Melting metals with induction heating provides reliable, repeatable, non-contact, safe and energy-efficient heat, eliminating heat losses and workplace dangers experienced with flame. Since induction heats only the charge materials, the process is precise and efficient: it does not waste energy heating a chamber, nor does it pose the safety risk of open flame. Benefits of Induction Melting Melting metals with induction heating provides reliable, repeatable, non-contact, safe and energy-efficient heat, eliminating heat losses and workplace dangers experienced with flame. Since induction heats only the charge materials, the process is precise and efficient: it does not waste energy heating a chamber, nor does it pose the safety risk of open flame. Benefits of Induction Melting Melting metals with induction heating provides reliable, repeatable, non-contact, safe and energy-efficient heat, eliminating heat losses and workplace dangers experienced with flame. Since induction heats only the charge materials, the process is precise and efficient: it does not waste energy heating a chamber, nor does it pose the safety risk of open flame. Benefits of Induction Melting Melting metals with induction heating provides reliable, repeatable, non-contact, safe and energy-efficient heat, eliminating heat losses and workplace dangers experienced with flame. Since induction heats only the charge materials, the process is precise and efficient: it does not waste energy heating a chamber, nor does it pose the safety risk of open flame. Benefits of Induction Melting Melting metals with induction heating provides reliable, repeatable, non-contact, safe and energy-efficient heat, eliminating heat losses and workplace dangers experienced with flame. Since induction heats only the charge materials, the process is precise and efficient: it does not waste energy heating a chamber, nor does it pose the safety risk of open flame. Benefits of Induction Melting Melting metals with induction heating provides reliable, repeatable, non-contact, safe and energy-efficient heat, eliminating heat losses and workplace dangers experienced with flame. Since induction heats only the charge materials, the process is precise and efficient: it does not waste energy heating a chamber, nor does it pose the safety risk of open flame. Benefits of Induction Melting Melting metals with induction heating provides reliable, repeatable, non-contact, safe and energy-efficient heat, eliminating heat losses and workplace dangers experienced with flame. Since induction heats only the charge materials, the process is precise and efficient: it does not waste energy heating a chamber, nor does it pose the safety risk of open flame. Benefits of Induction Melting Melting metals with induction heating provides reliable, repeatable, non-contact, safe and energy-efficient heat, eliminating heat losses and workplace dangers experienced with flame. Since induction heats only the charge materials, the process is precise and efficient: it does not waste energy heating a chamber, nor does it pose the safety risk of open flame. Benefits of Induction Melting Melting metals with induction heating provides reliable, repeatable, non-contact, safe and energy-efficient heat, eliminating heat losses and workplace dangers experienced with flame. Since induction heats only the charge materials, the process is precise and efficient: it does not waste energy heating a chamber, nor does it pose the safety risk of open flame. ### What is the main benefit of induction melting? Induction heating allows you to raise and hold the temperature of your material to its melting point without the use of flame or arc. A non-conducting crucible holds the charge of material to be melted while the induction coil induces eddy currents in the charge material, raising the temperature. Induction heating allows you to raise and hold the temperature of your material to its melting point without the use of flame or arc. A non-conducting crucible holds the charge of material to be melted while the induction coil induces eddy currents in the charge material, raising the temperature. Induction heating allows you to raise and hold the temperature of your material to its melting point without the use of flame or arc. A non-conducting crucible holds the charge of material to be melted while the induction coil induces eddy currents in the charge material, raising the temperature. Induction heating allows you to raise and hold the temperature of your material to its melting point without the use of flame or arc. A non-conducting crucible holds the charge of material to be melted while the induction coil induces eddy currents in the charge material, raising the temperature. ### Why use induction for melting? With induction,  heat is generated directly in the metal, so there is no heat loss to the surrounding environment. It's also a versatile way to heat metal, useful in melting a wide variety of materials, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals. With induction,  heat is generated directly in the metal, so there is no heat loss to the surrounding environment. It's also a versatile way to heat metal, useful in melting a wide variety of materials, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals. With induction,  heat is generated directly in the metal, so there is no heat loss to the surrounding environment. It's also a versatile way to heat metal, useful in melting a wide variety of materials, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals. With induction,  heat is generated directly in the metal, so there is no heat loss to the surrounding environment. It's also a versatile way to heat metal, useful in melting a wide variety of materials, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals. What are the melting points of some common metals? Metal Melting Point Carbon Steel 1425-1540°C (2597-2800°F) Stainless Steel 1375 – 1530°C (2500-2785°F) Aluminum 660°C (1220°F) Copper 1084°C (1983°F) Brass 930°C (1710°F) Source: Industrial Metal Supply What are the melting points of some common metals? Source: Industrial Metal Supply ### What are the melting points of some common metals? Source: Industrial Metal Supply Metal Melting Point Source: Industrial Metal Supply Source: Industrial Metal Supply --- ## About This Content **Source:** [Ambrell's Induction Melting | Application Notes & Guides](https://www.ambrell.com/induction-heating-applications/melting) *This content is provided for informational purposes. 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