Intek for Metal Fabrication
Metal fabrication finishing can send formed parts, weldments, brackets, frames and panels through coating and cure with frequent changes in size and handling method. Intek infrared oven installation or relocation should account for surface exposure, part movement, exhaust, electrical service, controls and service clearance.
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Part Faces And Shadow Areas
Infrared curing should be planned around how fabricated parts present surfaces to the heat source. Deep flanges, frames, weldments and dense racks may create shadowed areas that affect spacing and line layout.
Movement From Coat To Cure
Manual carts, racks and conveyors need a clean path between coating and cure. The oven position should leave room for loading, hot part exit, inspection and any rework station without crossing active fabrication traffic.
Electrical Capacity And Access
Electrical feeders, disconnects, controls and cable routes should be identified early. Access to control panels and service points should remain clear after guards, conveyors, racks and nearby equipment are installed.
Shop Conditions To Review
Before a walkthrough, gather part sizes, rack spacing, coating method, intended throughput, ceiling height, floor condition, utility locations, exhaust options and photos of the surrounding shop.
Frequently asked questions
What makes infrared oven planning different in fabrication shops?
Part geometry changes often, so heater exposure, spacing and handling paths need review for both common work and the largest unusual parts.
Can infrared cure equipment fit near existing conveyors?
It can be evaluated with conveyor height, carrier spacing, guarding, electrical access, service clearance and the path for exhaust or ventilation.
What information helps with electrical planning?
Panel locations, available service, disconnect preferences, control locations and overhead or wall routing constraints all help during planning.
What should be checked before moving existing equipment?
Check rigging clearance, utility disconnect points, equipment section sizes, the new floor area, exhaust changes and maintenance access at the new position.