There would be no electrical cable insulation or plastic containers without plastic welding, making it an ideal option for limitless creation.
Plastic welding creates a molecular bond between two compatible thermoplastics. Ultrasonic welding is one of the methods used to weld plastic.
Ultrasonic welding
Ultrasonic plastic welding uses heat generated through high-frequency acoustic vibration. As a result, high-frequency electrical energy is converted into high-frequency mechanical motion. That mechanical motion, combined with applied force, creates frictional heat at the joining points, resulting in a molecular bond in a matter of seconds.
Benefits of plastic welding
- No messy or hazardous consumables are used in plastic welding.
- Plastic welding generally doesn’t require specific surface preparation steps.
- A plastic weld is permanent, unlike mechanical fasteners and adhesives.
- Plastic welds are lightweight and create leak-tight, airtight seals.
Advantages of ultrasonic welding
- Very fast process of typically less than a second.
- Ultrasonic welding equipment offers advanced control and monitoring features.
- Ultrasonic welding is an economical process.
Plastic welding tips
- Always weld like-plastic with like-plastic.
- Ensure your workspace is well-ventilated.
- Use heat-resistant gloves and wear long-sleeved protective clothing.
- Clean the welding plastic with soap and water and remove debris and dry plastic.
- Keep the pieces of plastic together with a clamp and tape.
- Form the joint before you turn on the torch.
Types of plastic welding seams
- A fillet weld is one of the most frequently used seam geometries produced by welding two pieces that meet in a T-joint.
- An interior corner seam is often used in difficult-to-reach locations.
- V-seams are created when the workpieces are bevelled at the correct angle to each other.
- X-seams or double V-seams combine two V-seams on each side of the parts to be joined.
- Lap seams are generally used for plastic sheets arranged on top of each other.
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