“I need clean plastic parts!”
We hear this from our customers all the time. We can help. Extol now offers a cleaner way to weld plastic parts together.
Plastic welding can generate dust and debris, especially when using friction methods like ultrasonic or vibration. The problem gets even worse when the parts are glass filled. But demand for cleaner systems continues to increase, particularly in the medical and consumer markets. Even automotive systems are tightening cleanliness specifications, and insisting on cleaner parts. Materials like nylon and polycarbonate are typically joined with friction methods, but they often need a cleaner process. Extol’s laser plastic welding systems can be the answer.

Humans have been fascinated by reflections for millennia. Narcissus was bewitched by his reflection in a pool of water and mirrors have magic powers in fairy tales. Speaking of mirrors, they are simply smooth surfaces with shiny, dark backgrounds that reflect very well. In addition to glass mirrors, polished and sometimes coated metal also reflects light very well. Using mirrors in laser plastic welding is an innovative way to direct the light waves to weld ribs that might be otherwise impossible to reach without either moving the part or the laser source.

Laser plastic welding is a proven, powerful, and effective way to join plastics. It’s been used in industry for over 20 years and its ability to weld a wide variety of part sizes, with precision weld joints, minimal flash, and no particulate is unmatched by other welding processes.