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New Welding Systems Improve Quality, Process Control and Throughput
Manufacturers continue to seek joining technologies that deliver greater process consistency, lower operating costs and improved production efficiency. New vibration and ultrasonic welding systems are addressing those needs with advances in servo control, predictive maintenance, process monitoring and energy efficiency. From plastic welding to clean-room applications, these technologies are helping manufacturers improve weld quality while reducing downtime and operating expenses.
Servo-Driven Vibration Welder Improves Process Control
Dukane’s VW6000 vibration welder uses servo-driven motion to provide precise control of the welding process. The system incorporates four proprietary technologies: Q-Factor, Melt-Match, low-amplitude preheat and ultra-high frequency welding.
Q-Factor serves as a predictive maintenance tool that continuously monitors critical vibration head and tooling components. The technology helps manufacturers identify potential failures before they occur, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
Melt-Match technology synchronizes servo motion with the plastic melting rate to maximize weld penetration, reduce flash and improve weld strength. Low-amplitude preheat minimizes particulate generation during welding, while ultra-high frequency welding operates at 260 to 400 hertz, exceeding traditional industry frequencies to reduce material displacement, flash and particulate matter.
Dukane Corp.
www.dukane.com
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Fume Extraction System Supports High-Volume Applications
The Purex 5000i range of three-phase fume extraction systems is designed to remove large volumes of hazardous fumes generated during manufacturing operations.
The system can filter up to 2,942 cubic feet of air per minute and features a three-stage filtration system incorporating HEPA and carbon filters. Automatic electronic flow control maintains consistent extraction rates as filters load, while integrated gas and particle sensors alert operators to potentially hazardous conditions.
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Airflow is adjustable, and operating noise levels remain below 60 dBA. A heavy-duty version is also available for applications involving high particulate loads.
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BSE Inc.
https://bsesales.com
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Servoelectric Ultrasonic Welders Reduce Cycle Times
MS Ultrasonic Technology’s MS sonxTOP series combines servoelectric motion control with advanced process monitoring to deliver reproducible weld quality and high process reliability.
At the center of the system is the MS preciSer servo drive, which provides precise control of force, displacement and speed. The company says the technology can reduce cycle times by up to 25 percent compared with pneumatic ultrasonic systems, while increasing good-part rates to as high as 99.6 percent.
The fully electric drive eliminates compressed air requirements, reducing operating costs and energy consumption while lowering carbon emissions by up to 80 percent. The machines are suitable for clean-room applications up to ISO Class 5 and feature Industry 4.0 connectivity, GMP-compliant traceability and multilingual touch-screen controls.
The series is available in inline, column and tabletop configurations for automated and stand-alone applications.
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MS Ultrasonic Technology LLC
www.ms-ultrasonic.com
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Ultrasonic Welding Machine Supports Clean-Room Production
Rinco Ultrasonics’ Standard 3000 ultrasonic welding machine is designed for welding, cutting and punching thermoplastics, textiles, films and other materials. The pneumatic-drive system provides travel measurement accuracy of 0.01 millimeter and supports multiple welding modes, including time, energy, travel and combined control modes.
The machine stores up to 32 parameter sets to ensure process repeatability and includes multi-level user administration to control access to welding parameters.
A version featuring a stainless-steel housing is certified to ISO Class 6 standards for medical manufacturing environments. Additional features include adjustable amplitude control, integrated production and reject counters, extensive process monitoring and exportable weld data.
Rinco Ultrasonics
www.rincoultrasonics.com
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