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Laser IRAM is based on the idea of passing light/laser radiation through one plastic component and designing the second component to absorb the laser light. This absorption results in heating and melting of the interface and with the application of a controlled clamp force, the parts are joined. The major breakthrough of IRAM technology is the ability to heat the entire welding surface simultaneously as compared to heating a single spot and moving the IR spot across the welding zone.
Lens Welding: An animation of an Automotive Tail Light being welded with the IRAM process.
Infusion Bag Welding: This animation demonstrates a "Radial" style IRAM weld where the energy is projected through the side wall of an assembly.
Radiance™ Series Welders: An animation showing a Radiance series welder in a typical automation application.
Comparison Video: An animation comparing the Simultaneous Laser welding process with the Trace/Contour Laser welding process.
Ultrasonic assembly utilizes an acoustic tool called a horn to transfer vibratory energy through the part to the joint area, where it is converted to heat through friction that melts the plastic. Ultrasonics can be used to join not only rigid thermoplastics, but fabrics and films as well. If your industry includes the textile marketplace, you may want to check out the site of the Industrial Fabrics Association (IFAI), which represents the international industrial and technical fabrics and textile marketplace. Our Regional Office in Lawrenceville, GA specializes in textiles and can also help you.
Linear vibration welding employs frictional heat at the joint interface of two mated parts. The heat is generated by moving one part against the other under pressure through a linear displacement in the plane of the joint or amplitude. When a molten state is reached at the joint interface, vibration is stopped. Clamping pressure is maintained briefly while the molten plastic solidifies to form a bond.
Orbital vibration welding is a frictional process that uses an electromagnetic drive to create relative motion between two thermoplastic parts. This constant velocity motion generates heat, which raises the material temperature at the joint to its melting point. The motion is stopped after sufficient material is melted. The plastic then solidifies and forms a permanent bond.
Hot plate welding utilizes a temperature controlled heat platen assembly, which is introduced between the two parts to be assembled. All items are brought together, and the melting cycle is started. The parts are melted for a pre-set time to displace enough plastic for surface preparation and to properly heat the subsurface of the joint area. The parts are then separated, and the heat platen is withdrawn. Both halves of the holding fixtures are brought together against stops for the proper amount of seal time and seal depth.
Spin welding is a process that joins circular thermoplastic parts by bringing the part interfaces together, under pressure, with a circular, spinning motion. One part is held stationary in a fixture, while the other is rotated against it under pressure. The frictional heat that is generated causes the part interfaces to melt and fuse together, creating a strong, hermetic seal.
For more information on plastics and plastics processing, be sure to visit the Plastics Network by clicking on their logo on the left-hand border of this page. Or, check out Polysort, the on-line database of the rubber and plastics industry. Additionally, Plaspec, which is sponsored by Plastics Technology, maintains an extensive database of polymeric materials, processors, professional societies and resources, and other information useful to plastics professionals.
Ultrasonic assembly utilizes an acoustic tool called a horn to transfer vibratory energy through the part to the joint area, where it is converted to heat through friction that melts the plastic. Ultrasonics can be used to join not only rigid thermoplastics, but fabrics and films as well. If your industry includes the textile marketplace, you may want to check out the site of the 
Linear vibration welding employs frictional heat at the joint interface of two mated parts. The heat is generated by moving one part against the other under pressure through a linear displacement in the plane of the joint or amplitude. When a molten state is reached at the joint interface, vibration is stopped. Clamping pressure is maintained briefly while the molten plastic solidifies to form a bond. 
Orbital vibration welding is a frictional process that uses an electromagnetic drive to create relative motion between two thermoplastic parts. This constant velocity motion generates heat, which raises the material temperature at the joint to its melting point. The motion is stopped after sufficient material is melted. The plastic then solidifies and forms a permanent bond. 
Hot plate welding utilizes a temperature controlled heat platen assembly, which is introduced between the two parts to be assembled. All items are brought together, and the melting cycle is started. The parts are melted for a pre-set time to displace enough plastic for surface preparation and to properly heat the subsurface of the joint area. The parts are then separated, and the heat platen is withdrawn. Both halves of the holding fixtures are brought together against stops for the proper amount of seal time and seal depth. 
Spin welding is a process that joins circular thermoplastic parts by bringing the part interfaces together, under pressure, with a circular, spinning motion. One part is held stationary in a fixture, while the other is rotated against it under pressure. The frictional heat that is generated causes the part interfaces to melt and fuse together, creating a strong, hermetic seal. 
