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What frequencies are available in ultrasonic systems?

Apr 21, 2023 by James Stern 0 comments

There are several different ultrasonic frequencies that can be used for plastic welding. The frequency is usually determined by the specific application.

What ultrasonic welding systems are available?

Apr 21, 2023 by James Stern 0 comments

There are several types of ultrasonic systems that are available. For more information on any of these systems please contact us.

What does regrind mean in plastic welding?

Apr 21, 2023 by James Stern 0 comments

Regrind is a term used that refers to plastic material that has been recycled or reprocessed and added to the original resin.

What is Infrared Welding?

Apr 21, 2023 by James Stern 0 comments

Infrared Welding is a form of non-contact plastic welding utilizing a heat array element that provides even heat distribution to the weld area.

Hot Plate Welding Compared To Infrared Welding

Apr 21, 2023 by James Stern 0 comments

In Directed Infrared Welding the parts being welded never come in contact with the infrared array, as they do with the hot platen in standard thermoplastic welding.

What is frequency in ultrasonic welding?

Apr 21, 2023 by James Stern 0 comments

Frequency within the scope of ultrasonic welding refers to the number of vibrations per second that the ultrasonic stack can produce.

What is Amorphous plastic?

Apr 21, 2023 by James Stern 0 comments

A thermoplastic which has a random molecular structure. Examples are ABS, Polycarbonate, and Polystyrene.

What is Semi-crystalline plastic?

Apr 21, 2023 by James Stern 0 comments

Semi-crystalline plastics require a high heat and high energy/amplitude. Semi-crystalline materials attenuate the vibrations more and are more "spongey".

What are the material factors that affect ultrasonic welding?

Apr 21, 2023 by James Stern 0 comments

There are many factors that can affect the weldability of plastic materials. Lubricants, modifiers, resin grade and age can all affect weldability.

What is peak to peak value in ultrasonic welding?

Apr 21, 2023 by James Stern 0 comments

Peak to peak value is the measure of amplitude in units of microns. It is the distance from the upper and lower peaks of the ultrasonic wavelength.