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A contamination-resistant, temperature-sensing device for sensing the extent of conductive heat flow from a metal surface in a method and system are disclosed. A heat transfer member is mounted to one end of a thermally insulative tube. The heat transfer member has two oppositely facing surfaces, on

A contamination-resistant, temperature-sensing device for sensing the extent of conductive heat flow from a metal surface in a method and system are disclosed. A heat transfer member is mounted to one end of a thermally insulative tube. The heat transfer member has two oppositely facing surfaces, one of which engages the metal surface to receive conductive heat flow therefrom, the other of which radiates transferred heat through the tube. A sensor is mounted to the other end of the tube to detect the extent of heat radiated through the tube and hence the extent of conductive heat flow from the metal surface. The sensing device also includes a housing surrounding the tube and the sensor. In addition, the sensing device includes a variable rate coil spring to allow the heat transfer member to bear against the metal surface at a constant contact force. A controller is electrically coupled to the sensor for controlling the extent of conductive heat flow from the metal surface based on the detected heat radiated through the tube.

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A method for controlling an electromagnetic field applied to a thermally conductive member during an adhesive curing process, the method comprising: applying the electromagnetic field to the thermally conductive member; providing a heat transfer member for transferring heat energy from the thermally

A method for controlling an electromagnetic field applied to a thermally conductive member during an adhesive curing process, the method comprising: applying the electromagnetic field to the thermally conductive member; providing a heat transfer member for transferring heat energy from the thermally conductive member; maintaining the heat transfer member in contact with the thermally conductive member so that heat energy is transferred from the thermally conductive member to the heat transfer member; sensing the heat energy transferred to the heat transfer member and generating a corresponding electronic signal; and controlling the amount of electromagnetic field applied to the thermally conductive member based on the electronic signal.