Laser Welding of Plastics

Laser Welding of Plastics
Author: Rolf Klein
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2012-09-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3527636978

This is the first detailed description in English of radiation and polymeric material interaction and the influences of thermal and optical material properties. As such, it provides comprehensive information on material and process characteristics as well as applications regarding plastic laser welding. The first part of this practical book introduces the structure and physical properties of plastics, before discussing the interaction of material and radiation in the NIR and IR spectral range. This is followed by an overview of the physical foundations of laser radiation and laser sources used for plastic welding. The third part describes the main processes of laser welding thermoplastics, as well as possibilities of process control, design of joint geometry, material compatibilities and adaptation of absorption of plastics to NIR radiation. Finally, the author explains applications of laser welding plastics using several industrial case studies from the automotive industry, household goods, and medical devices. Tailored to the needs of everyone dealing with laser welding of plastics, especially engineers in packaging, component manufacturing, and the medical industry.

Handbook of Plastics Joining

Handbook of Plastics Joining
Author: Michael J. Troughton
Publisher: William Andrew
Total Pages: 615
Release: 2008-10-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0815519761

The new edition of this bestselling reference provides fully updated and detailed descriptions of plastics joining processes, plus an extensive compilation of data on joining specific materials. The volume is divided into two main parts: processes and materials. The processing section has 18 chapters, each explaining a different joining technique. The materials section has joining information for 25 generic polymer families. Both sections contain data organized according to the joining methods used for that material. - A significant and extensive update from experts at The Welding Institute - A systematic approach to discussing each joining method including: process, advantages and disadvantages, applications, materials, equipment, joint design, and welding parameters - Includes international suppliers' directory and glossary of key joining terms - Includes new techniques such as flash free welding and friction stir welding - Covers thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, and rubbers.

Joining and Assembly of Medical Materials and Devices

Joining and Assembly of Medical Materials and Devices
Author: Y N Zhou
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 583
Release: 2013-05-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0857096427

As medical devices become more intricate, with an increasing number of components made from a wide range of materials, it is important that they meet stringent requirements to ensure that they are safe to be implanted and will not be rejected by the human body. Joining and assembly of medical materials and devices provides a comprehensive overview of joining techniques for a range of medical materials and applications.Part one provides an introduction to medical devices and joining methods with further specific chapters on microwelding methods in medical components and the effects of sterilization on medical materials and welded devices. Part two focuses on medical metals and includes chapters on the joining of shape memory alloys, platinum (Pt) alloys and stainless steel wires for implantable medical devices and evaluating the corrosion performance of metal medical device welds. Part three moves on to highlight the joining and assembly of medical plastics and discusses techniques including ultrasonic welding, transmission laser welding and radio frequency (RF)/dielectric welding. Finally, part four discusses the joining and assembly of biomaterial and tissue implants including metal-ceramic joining techniques for orthopaedic applications and tissue adhesives and sealants for surgical applications.Joining and assembly of medical materials and devices is a technical guide for engineers and researchers within the medical industry, professionals requiring an understanding of joining and assembly techniques in a medical setting, and academics interested in this field. - Introduces joining methods in medical applications including microwelding and considers the effects of sterilization on the resulting joints and devices - Considers the joining, assembly and corrosion performance of medical metals including shape memory alloys, platinum alloys and stainless steel wires - Considers the joining and assembly of medical plastics including multiple welding methods, bonding strategies and adhesives

Welding

Welding
Author: Avraham Benatar
Publisher: Hanser Gardner Publications
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2001
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781569903339

Whether you produce automotive parts, medical applications, or mundane consumer goods, welding of plastics and composites is an important step in the manufacturing of these products. This powerful tool gives you an overview of the welding processes currently used in industrial applications . including their advantages and limitations. You will find weldability charts for given applications and suggested process parameters together with evaluation methods for weld quality. Pocket-sized and condensed, yet clear and comprehensive! Plastics Power in the Palm of your Hand!

Confluence of Multidisciplinary Sciences for Polymer Joining

Confluence of Multidisciplinary Sciences for Polymer Joining
Author: S. Arungalai Vendan
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2018-12-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811306265

This book offers a systematic overview of polymer joining and highlights the experimental and numerical work currently being pursued to devise possible strategies to overcome the technical issues. It also covers the fundamentals of polymers, the corresponding joining processes and related technologies. A chapter on the extrapolation of finite element analysis (FEA) for forecasting the deformation and temperature distribution during polymer joining is also included. Given its breadth of coverage, the book will be of great interest to researchers, engineers and practitioners whose work involves polymers.

The Science and Practice of Welding: Volume 2

The Science and Practice of Welding: Volume 2
Author: A. C. Davies
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 564
Release: 1992
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521435666

A comprehensive survey of the welding methods in use today provides information on all types of welding methods and tools, including manual metal arc welding, gas shielded metal arc welding, tungsten inert gas shielded welding, plasma arc, and cutting.

Handbook of Laser Welding Technologies

Handbook of Laser Welding Technologies
Author: S Katayama
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 685
Release: 2013-06-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0857098772

Laser welding is a rapidly developing and versatile technology which has found increasing applications in industry and manufacturing. It allows the precision welding of small and hard-to-reach areas, and is particularly suitable for operation under computer or robotic control. The Handbook of laser welding technologies reviews the latest developments in the field and how they can be used across a variety of applications.Part one provides an introduction to the fundamentals of laser welding before moving on to explore developments in established technologies including CO2 laser welding, disk laser welding and laser micro welding technology. Part two highlights laser welding technologies for various materials including aluminium and titanium alloys, plastics and glass. Part three focuses on developments in emerging laser welding technologies with chapters on the applications of robotics in laser welding and developments in the modelling and simulation of laser and hybrid laser welding. Finally, part four explores the applications of laser welding in the automotive, railway and shipbuilding industries.The Handbook of laser welding technologies is a technical resource for researchers and engineers using laser welding technologies, professionals requiring an understanding of laser welding techniques and academics interested in the field. - Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of laser welding including characteristics, welding defects and evolution of laser welding - Discusses developments in a number of techniques including disk, conduction and laser micro welding - Focusses on technologies for particular materials such as light metal alloys, plastics and glass

Advanced Joining Processes

Advanced Joining Processes
Author: Lucas F. M. da Silva
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2020-03-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811529574

This book presents recent material science-based and mechanical analysis-based advances in joining processes. It includes all related processes, e.g. friction stir welding, joining by plastic deformation, laser welding, clinch joining, and adhesive bonding, as well as hybrid joints. It gathers selected full-length papers from the 1st Conference on Advanced Joining Processes.

Plastics Fabrication and Recycling

Plastics Fabrication and Recycling
Author: Manas Chanda
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1420080636

Derived from the fourth edition of the well-known Plastics Technology Handbook, Plastics Fabrication and Recycling presents the molding and fabrication processes of plastics as well as several important fe