Pure Copper 3D Printed Coils: Break Through High-Frequency Limits

Views:13

Why "High-Frequency Performance" of Induction Coils Is a Technical Pain Point?

High-frequency induction coils are the "energy converters" in RF heating, precision welding, and medical RF equipment, with their performance directly determining system efficiency. In 100kHz-10MHz high-frequency scenarios, traditional pure copper induction coils face insurmountable limitations:


 Insufficient Geometric Precision:Hand-wound or mechanically bent coils often have wire spacing errors exceeding 0.1mm, causing uneven high-frequency current distribution, increasing eddy current loss by over 30%, and drastically reducing heating efficiency.

 Low Q Factor:Welded joints and wire surface roughness (Ra>3.2μm) introduce additional resistance, reducing the quality factor (Q value) by 15-20%, failing to meet strict energy focusing requirements in medical RF and similar fields.

 Heat Dissipation vs. Power Conflict:Coils generate intense self-heating at high frequencies; traditional solid structures have poor heat dissipation, forcing input power reduction and limiting equipment output capacity.

 

3D printed pure copper high-frequency induction coils with "precision structure + low-loss characteristics" are the optimal solution for high-frequency scenarios.

 

How Does 3D Printing Reshape Core Performance of High-Frequency Induction Coils?

Targeting special needs of high-frequency scenarios, 3D printed pure copper high-frequency induction coils achieve three key breakthroughs:

 

1.Sub-Millimeter Precision Winding Design

Based on SLM technology, layer by layer molding can achieve precise control of wire diameter 0.3-2mm and spacing 0.05mm, with coil turn error ≤ 1%.

This consistency improves the uniformity of high-frequency current distribution by 40% and reduces eddy current losses to 60% of traditional coils at 1MHz.

2.Low-Loss Integrated Structure

The coil is printed integrally without welding, with wire surface roughness Ra≤1.6μm, reducing high-frequency resistance by 25%. Equipped with built-in micro-channels (0.5mm diameter), operating temperature is 20℃ lower than traditional coils at 2kW input power, with Q value increased to 120 (traditional coils usually <100).

3.Special-Shaped Adaptation and Energy Focusing

Custom non-circular coils (e.g., saddle-shaped, multi-segment arc) can perfectly fit irregular workpieces (such as circumferential surfaces in pipe welding), improving energy focusing efficiency by 35%. In semiconductor wafer welding, the heat-affected zone (HAZ) can be controlled within 0.1mm.

 

Xiaojiao's 3D Printed High-Frequency Induction Coil Solutions

Xiaojiao specializes in coil customization for high-frequency scenarios, with core technical capabilities ensuring performance delivery:

 Patented Green Laser Molding:515-560nm laser achieves 45% absorption on pure copper, ensuring 0.3mm thin wires are deformation-free with 99.96% density, maintaining 98% IACS conductivity to lay the foundation for low loss.

 High-Frequency Simulation Optimization:Via HFSS electromagnetic simulation, optimize coil turns, spacing, and shape to predict Q value and loss rate during design, ensuring first samples meet high-frequency indicators (e.g., Q≥110 at 10MHz).

 

Previous article:  DMLS Copper: Unlocking High-Precision Copper Fabrication with Direct Metal Laser Sintering

Next article:  3D Printed Liquid Cold Plate (Pure Copper): Unlocking New Cooling Dimensions

Return to List
Related information
Headlines
Why Europe Needs Specialized Copper 3D Printing PartnersEurope’s advanced manufacturing landscape—from Germany’s automotive hubs to France’s aerospace clusters—demands copper 3D printing solutions that align with its unique priorities. Unlike other ma…
Headlines
Why American Industries Need Reliable Copper 3D Printing PartnersThe U.S. manufacturing sector—from automotive giants in Michigan to aerospace leaders in Washington—faces a critical challenge: accessing high-quality, cost-effective copper 3D printing ser…
Customized Metal 3D printing services

Min. Order: 1 pieces

Contact Us

Free design optimization | MOQ: 1 unit