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Heat / Utrasonic Staking
It's true that you can stake multiple points with ultrasonics but the machinery is more complex and parts can be expensive. Individual adjustment of the posts will also become more complex and make the balance of the head difficult. If you need faster cycle times you can use cooling tips which...- Cassco
- Post #6
- Forum: Polymer engineering
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Heat / Utrasonic Staking
Hi, Heat Staking is usually a simpler method of joining parts such as yours. Ultrasonic welding is better suited to plastic-plastic applications where an energy director is designed into the part. The cycle times are similar and with heat staking you can stake multiple posts at one time. The...- Cassco
- Post #4
- Forum: Polymer engineering
