SECONDARY OPERATIONS FOR INJECTION-MOLDED COMPONENTS

Whether your injection-molded part is large or small, simple or complex, we have what it takes to get the job done. We specialize in a variety of techniques used for plastic welding, riveting and staking, and assembly to complement our injection molding processes. Keeping your component under one roof will help eliminate shipping costs, decrease lead-times, and enhance accountability.

Ultrasonic plastic welding involves converting high frequency energy into a mechanical motion (vibration) to create frictional heat in a focused area. The heat generated melts the plastic forming a molecular bond. This technique can be used for welding plastic to plastic, plastic to vinyl, and plastic to metal.

Benefits of Ultrasonic Plastic Welding

Flexible and versatile with little tooling changeover or fixture modifications
Consistent and repeatable
Very rapid weld time confined to the bonding or joint area
Can replace fasteners and adhesive

Infrared Plastic Welding

A fairly new technique used for welding plastic is infrared plastic welding. This welding technique is typically used for large part assemblies with high strength and hermetic requirements. The process utilizes a controlled infrared light emitter which welds plastic assemblies by melting the joining surfaces which are then joined together and re-solidified under pressure.

Benefits of Infrared Plastic Welding

Fast changeover
No part or tooling contamination
Reduced amount of flas

Hot Plate Plastic Welding

Hot plate plastic welding is another process which can be used for large part assemblies. Heat is applied to the joint areas of parts for a predetermined amount of time, the parts are then removed from the heat source, and finally brought together and allowed to solidify under pressure.