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Plastic joining processes
1) Heat Heating
mechanism
Ultrasonic Vibration
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Comparison of joining processes
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Principle of Plastic Welding
laser beam
Material
Type of plastic
pressure
Filling materials,
IR-transparent coloring substances
material
Thickness of the laser
transparent material
Process parameter
IR-absorbing
Laser power [W] material
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LPKF Laser Welding Material
Compatibility Chart
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Level of difficulty
difficult
white / white
No additives allowed
IR-absorbing additive or
absorbers in the joining area for
color 1 / color 1
the absorbing joining partner
color 1 / color 2
laser transparent additive for
the transparent joining partner color / black
black / black
transparent / black
standard-configuration transparent/ black
easy
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Process variants
Large parts
3-dimensional parts
Contour
Radial welding
welding
Lower expenses
Process control : pyrometer
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Process variants
Small parts
Spot welding
Short cycle times
Simultaneous
Large lot sizes
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Advantages of laser plastics welding
no
mechanical flexibility
stress
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Markets
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Applications
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Automotive electronics
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3 Gear
2 Sensor
Airbag
Tire
Gear
SideGuard
Sensor
Sensor
impact
Control
Cluster
Satellites
Unit
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Process module
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Process module
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Turnkey
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Turnkey
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Turnkey
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Turnkey
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Turnkey
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LPKF LaserWelding
Also
JobShop
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Clean room
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Benefits of LPKF
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Thank you for your attention!
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