by Steven M. Chookazian, Emabond Solutions, LLC What is electromagnetic welding? Electromagnetic welding, also more commonly known as the Emabond Process, is a design and assembly method that provides a simple, rapid and reliable assembly technique to produce structural, hermetic or high-pressure welds on most thermoplastic materials and TPEs. It employs the basic principles … [Read more...] about Q&A: Electromagnetic Welding of Plastics
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Adding a Cleanroom for Decorating and Assembly
by Ron Kosmalski, sales manager, Clean Air Technology, Inc. From electronics to medical applications to automotive interiors, avoiding the surface mars or product contamination that can happen in everyday manufacturing environments is the job of a cleanroom. Cleanrooms are used in practically every industry where small particles can adversely affect the manufacturing … [Read more...] about Adding a Cleanroom for Decorating and Assembly
Five Factors Influencing a Successful Ultrasonic Weld
by Brian Gourley, Sonics & Materials, Inc. The basic principle of ultrasonic assembly involves conversion of high-frequency electrical energy to high-frequency mechanical energy in the form of reciprocating vertical motion, which, when applied to a thermoplastic, can generate frictional heat at the plastic/plastic or plastic/metal interface. In ultrasonic welding, … [Read more...] about Five Factors Influencing a Successful Ultrasonic Weld
The Principles of Ultrasonic Welding
by Steven A. Williams, Branson Ultrasonics, a business of Emerson Ultrasonic welding is a process used to join two plastic parts together to form a strong, finished assembly. The process relies on high-frequency (ultrasonic) vibrations being generated and applied to the parts via a horn. Welding occurs as the vibrations are absorbed in the interface between the two parts, … [Read more...] about The Principles of Ultrasonic Welding
Freedom to Design with Adhesives and Bonding Tapes
by Shari Loushin, senior technical service specialist – Industrial Adhesives and Tapes, 3M Company Strength, durability, longevity and versatility. These are all words that describe the functionality of adhesives and bonding tapes in assembly, yet some manufacturers still doubt their effectiveness in design. Manufacturers face plenty of challenges in assembly, many of … [Read more...] about Freedom to Design with Adhesives and Bonding Tapes