Plastic Welding: Stronger Joints, Faster Cycles, Consistent Process

Adhesives, solvent bonding and mechanical fasteners are widely used in plastic assembly, but they can introduce cure-time delays, consumable costs, chemical-handling requirements and additional failure points. For suitable thermoplastic applications, plastic welding offers an alternative that can improve throughput, joint consistency and manufacturing efficiency.

Hosted by Plastics Technology and presented by Dukane experts, this webinar will explore ultrasonic, laser and thermal joining technologies and how to evaluate them against conventional assembly methods. Attendees will learn how material compatibility, part geometry, joint design and production requirements influence process selection and where switching to welding can deliver the greatest value.

The session will cover opportunities to shorten assembly cycles, reduce reliance on adhesives and fasteners, improve seal integrity and support repeatable process control. Experts will also discuss common weld defects, strength and leak testing and application limitations, including assemblies that require serviceability or involve incompatible materials.

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