by Staff The joint design of the mating pieces is critical in achieving optimum assembly results. A particular part's joint design depends upon factors such as type of plastic, part geometry, and the requirements of the weld. There are many different joint designs, each with its own advantages. Some of these designs are discussed later in this section. Basic … [Read more...] about The Basics in Joint Design for Ultrasonic Assembly
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Ultrasonic Welding: Set-up Parameters
by Staff When planning the set-up of an ultrasonic welding job, many aspects of the process must be taken into consideration to obtain the most desired results. Most importantly, one should document all steps along the way so they can more easily be duplicated or used as reference material when welding similar jobs in the future. When trying to find the best settings, it is … [Read more...] about Ultrasonic Welding: Set-up Parameters
Ultrasonic Welding
by Carla Davenport Ultrasonic energy has been used to assemble plastics for over 40 years. Today, ultrasonic welding is used for a myriad of assembly applications in such industries as automotive, appliances, packaging, toys, medical, cosmetics, and electronics. It is the fastest, most repeatable, and economical assembly process available, and can be executed without heat, … [Read more...] about Ultrasonic Welding