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Whether you produce automotive components, medical devices, or consumer goods, welding of plastics and composites is an important step in the manufacturing process. Welding provides an overview of the processes currently used in industrial applications, with discussions of the advantages and drawbacks of each method. The booklet also contains weldability charts for given applications and suggested process parameters, as well as weld quality evaluation methods.

From the Introduction: “...Welding of plastics is used to join large (e.g., vessels, tanks, and pipelines) and small (e.g., lighters, electronic dip switches, and cameras) parts. It is used to join simple and complex structures and in batch and mass production. It is used in numerous industries including automotive, aerospace, toy, medical, electronic, and infrastructure...”

Target Audience: Practicing engineers, designers, technicians, students, managers, and any other professional who will benefit from concise, ready information on the welding of plastics and composites.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Principles of Plastic Welding

Ultrasonic Welding

Vibration Welding

Spin Welding

IR and Laser Welding

RF/Dielectric Welding

Microwave Welding

Hot Tool Welding

Hot Gas Welding

Extrusion Welding

Implant Induction Welding

Implant Resistance Welding

Further Reading

Note: Aging and Chemical Resistance, Extrusion Blow Molding, and Extrusion Processing Data are companion booklets in this series. Please call, fax, or email for a quote on quantities of 20 or more pieces — titles can be mixed for this special quantity discount.