On cooling, the plastic hardens again to create a cohesive ... and are currently usually joined by hot plate, vibration or ultrasonic welding. However, the advantages of the new hybrid welding ...

We’ve seen a few other methods of welding plastic. One used a tool much like a soldering iron, the other depends on ultrasonic waves and clamping pressure.

Laser welding continues to replace ultrasonic welding as the method of choice to permanently bond polymer parts. Utilizing laser technology, Clear on Clear Plastic Welding joins transparent plastics ...