Unlike the welding of metals, plastics are usually welded without dispensing any additional material into the joint line. A wide range of methods are used today for plastic welding. The difference ...

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.

Last time we talked about a video that purported to do plastic welding, we mentioned that the process wasn’t really plastic welding as we understood it. Judging by the comments, many people ...

The traditional approach of replacing plastic parts in lieu of repairing them is no longer financially, nor environmentally, ...

Welding plays a crucial role in the aerospace industry, ensuring the strength, durability, and precision of components used in aircraft and spacecraft. As aerospace engineering pushes the boundaries ...

Composite components could be bonded together using ultrasonic welding instead of riveting. These materials also wouldn't have to be cured in an autoclave like the carbon fiber-reinforced plastic ...