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Vibration Welding

JOINING TECHNOLOGIES
Homogenous bonds in plastic parts can be created using vibration welding. Rapid linear or orbital displacement generates heat at the interface, and this melts the joint material and forms the weld. This process is based on friction welding principles.

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