Electromagnetic and Thermal Modelling of Induction Welding Process for Composites

Induction welding (IW) of composite materials is a highly complex multiphysics process involving multiple interacting variables. Heat generation arises from several mechanisms that depend sensitively on material properties, component configuration, and processing parameters. In addition, small variations in operating conditions or random disturbances can significantly affect the quality of the weld, often requiring extensive re-tuning of process parameters through costly trial-and-error approaches. The MOWEC project aims to leverage High-Performance Computing (HPC) to generate accurate data on how induction welding parameters influence temperature distribution and weld quality. Advanced multiphysics Finite Element Method (FEM) models will simulate the complex physical phenomena and interactions occurring during the welding process, enabling reliable prediction of process outcomes. This knowledge will allow SINERGO to design and optimise induction welding equipment tailored to specific customer requirements with greater precision, reducing development time, minimising trial-and-error testing, and improving the overall efficiency and reliability of composite manufacturing processes.

Organisations involved: 

End-User: Sinergo srl

Domain Expert: CETMA – Technologies Design and Maaterials European Research Centre