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Spin Welding for Plastics Assembly

Spin Welding for Plastics Assembly

Enhanced data gathering and automation features complement spin welding’s ability to join plastic parts with a round-to-round interface.
Jim Camillo
February 1, 2022
Management theory and practice don't always match, and few people know this better than the individuals who oversee assembly lines. Their real-world experience has taught them that the best method to achieve success always depends on several application-specific factors. Among them are part size and shape, available automation, required cycle time and the materials being joined.
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Comparing Methods for Plastics Assembly

Engineers have myriad options for joining plastic parts. Which is best for your application?
Miranda Marcus
August 5, 2014

There are quite a few options for welding plastic parts, including ultrasonics, laser, hot plate and radio frequency. Additionally, parts can be mechanically joined via fasteners, snap fits or adhesives. Each of these processes has certain advantages and disadvantages for production, and each requires vastly different part and joint designs.


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