Hybrid Vibration Welding
Vibration welding with an IR preheat for cleaner parts
Hybrid vibration welding uses an infrared preheat to soften the weld ribs before applying linear vibration to join the parts together. This innovative process improves weld aesthetics and reduces particulate flash.
How does hybrid vibration welding work?
Two components are vibrated in shear against each other generating heat from friction. Vibration stops and pressure is maintained while the components bond to one another.
Hybrid vibration welding adds an infrared (IR) preheat to the beginning of the cycle to soften the rib and reduce the amount of particulate flash generated from the vibration cycle.
Preheat
Two components are brought near an infrared heating element to preheat the weld joint.
Clamp
The infrared heating element is retracted, and the components are clamped together.
Vibrate
The upper component is vibrated against the lower component, generating friction and heat.
Cool
Vibration stops and clamp pressure is maintained until the weld cools.
Learn how to design for hybrid vibration welding.
A properly designed weld joint is important to achieving a strong weld. Follow our easy-to-use guidelines to optimize your part design for hybrid vibration welding.
Hybrid Vibration Welder Benefits
Highly customizable
Even with many included standard features, we offer a full range of over 60 options to meet your specific needs.
Clean weld joint
Hybrid vibration welding softens the joint with IR preheat before the vibration process to minimize particulate flash.
No compromise for quality
All components are from world leading suppliers. Safety is our ultimate goal, as well as a prompt availability of spares worldwide.
Easy maintenance
The latest-generation electronic components and strategic placement of the hydraulic unit have resulted in a remarkably smaller control panel. It has also made tooling maintenance and setup operations easier.
Innovative and user-friendly UI
The graphical interface is the most intuitive on the market. Language selection, parameter adjustment, and user-configured I/O is as easy as the touch of a button.
Ergonomic loading
To minimize strain on the backbone, the loading/unloading area is as close to the operator as possible. Our vibration welders have a shorter loading distance than any other machines in their class.
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