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Tech Watch: Dukane’s iQ i220 Integrated Servo Welder

by Lara Copeland, contributing editor, Plastics Decorating With operations all over the world and headquarters in St. Charles, Illinois, Dukane provides plastic welding solutions for manufacturers globally. Dukane partners with its customers to develop and apply advanced solutions for their material joining, cutting and other manufacturing processes that utilize the company's … [Read more...] about Tech Watch: Dukane’s iQ i220 Integrated Servo Welder

Dual-Purpose Laser Additives Drive Marking and Welding of Polymers

by Scott R. Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group Dual-purpose laser additives blended into polymers during primary processing allow for marking and transmission welding of clear and opaque polymers. Novel chemical additives, including those that are FDA-/medical-compliant, achieve high-strength hermetic seal weld joints and indelible opaque marking contrast. Laser marking and … [Read more...] about Dual-Purpose Laser Additives Drive Marking and Welding of Polymers

Ultrasonic Plastics Welding: The Influence of Base Materials

by Ken Holt, senior applications engineer, Dukane, IAS One of the most common questions in the plastic welding industry is, "Can you weld this type of plastic part?" What follows is typically a discussion regarding the part's material, final application, requirements and design state. If the plastic is a commonly used thermoplastic and the design is per common industry … [Read more...] about Ultrasonic Plastics Welding: The Influence of Base Materials

Key Considerations: Adhesives or Ultrasonic Welding for Plastic Component Assembly?

by Steven A. Williams, manager, Global Product Managment-Ultrasonics, Emerson • Branson This article will take a brief look at two of the more popular methods for assembling plastic parts into finished products - adhesives and ultrasonic welding - and focus on questions product design and manufacturing teams should consider when making decisions about why and when to adopt … [Read more...] about Key Considerations: Adhesives or Ultrasonic Welding for Plastic Component Assembly?