Posts by James Stern

Setting up process limits for ultrasonic welding involves establishing acceptable ranges for various welding parameters to ensure consistent and reliable weld quality. The following steps[…]

The trigger method in ultrasonic welding is the way in which the ultrasonic weld is activated in an ultrasonic welding application. In an ultrasonic welding[…]

Gating and degating are two important steps in the ultrasonic welding process, particularly when dealing with plastic parts. Gating refers to the process of creating[…]

The wattage available in ultrasonic welding can vary depending on the specific application and equipment being used. Generally, ultrasonic welding machines can range from low[…]

In ultrasonic welding, a horn (also called a sonotrode) is used to apply high-frequency vibrations to the parts being welded. There are several types of[…]

Determining which booster to use for an ultrasonic application requires some planning. You must amplitude requirement for the material you are welding.

When surface marking of a ultrasonically welded part is a concern, ultrasonic horns and nests can be plated to reduce defective parts.

The advantages of using ultrasonic welding are: 1) No consumables 2) Fast cycle times 3) Very accurate 4) Highly repeatable 5) Versatile equipment 6) Parts[…]

As the frequency increases, vibration amplitude typically decreases. There are three advantages of using a higher frequency for Ultrasonic welding.

The industries listed below utilize ultrasonic welding in their manufacturing processes: