Infrared Welding is the process of joining plastic components with the use of electric quartz glass infrared emitters. It is a complex assembly method that requires a delicate balance of machine capabilities such as accurately regulated parameters including time, temperature and tool positioning.
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Benefits Of InfraRed Heat Welding
- No restriction on contour parting lines
- Part mismatch not a concern as light can be adjusted to match the molding process
- Parts are never physically touched by the heating elements, therefore sealing surfaces are always more consistent
- Able to hold tighter part dimension tolerances
- Lower injection tool costs due to joint design
- Enables assembly of components inside housing prior to welding
- Controlled infrared heat source, multiple temperatures on same fixture
- Lower energy costs, Instant heat on / off
- Set up and changeover tooling faster than hot plate welding
- Proprietary IR source from Emitted Energy
- Heating is precisely targeted to the components
- No backup tooling required
- No part sticking as this is a non-contact process
- Hermetic sealing of the parts
- Machines are capable of running multiple tools with quick changeover
Cost Advantages
- Creates value for future designs by offering greater design flexibility
- Reduce injection tooling costs
- No cost to convert present design to IR welding
- Improved part quality
- Improves supplier ability to respond quickly tocustomer needs
- Reduce overall costs on every program
- Reduce energy costs significantly
