The last two decades have seen substantial improvements in ultrasonic plastic-welding machines. Bench-top models feature proportional-valve controls, linear encoders, line-voltage regulation, internal ...

Practical welding methods are explored in a workshop setting that reflects the day-to-day environment of metal fabrication and repair. The focus on real-world conditions makes the topic relevant to ...

Copper remains one of the most challenging materials to process in modern manufacturing. Its high thermal conductivity and extreme reflectivity often baffle traditional welding methods. Conventional ...

Meritus Gas Partners reports that multi-pass welding is essential for strong, durable joints, ideal for thick materials ...

Medical devices use a variety of metal components that are often welded to form a secure and permanent bond. Options available for welding processes are limited because of certain constraints such as ...

Thought LeadersDr. Oleg Panchenko Head of Lightweight Materials and Structures LaboratoryPeter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University AZoM talks to Dr. Oleg Panchenko about his work with the ...

Friction stir welding (FSW) is not necessarily a new welding process, but the implementation of it was slowed significantly ...

Traditional plastic bonding techniques often struggle to meet these evolving standards. Chemical adhesives frequently introduce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and require significant curing time.

Thermoplastic composite (TPC) welding has been a key topic for CW since the March 2006 feature, “Thermoplastic composites gain leading edge on the A380”. That article described GKN Fokker’s (Hoogeveen ...