With feedback from load cells, encoders and other sensors, today’s microprocessor-controlled plastic welders offer extraordinary command over every aspect of the joining process. 

Acommon process for welding thick metal parts is submerged arc welding (SAW). Typically, SAW and other processes require beveling the workpieces to give the torch access to the joint root. The multi-pass process requires high heat input to the weldment and can generate a large heat affected zone (HAZ) along with distortion.

Fabtech, North America’s largest trade show for metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing technology, took place Nov. 8-10 in Atlanta. Here are five new products on display at the event.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Wheeling, IL, Precision Zone Inc. specializes in repairing electric motors and industrial electronics, such as AC and DC drives, power supplies, controls and displays. 

CHANGWON, South Korea—Automation has enabled LG Electronics to boost productivity, decrease defects and increase safety at its appliance assembly plant here.

Is more data always better when designing experiments? Olga Eliseeva explains that in some instances, such as when conducting experiments on new materials like 3rd generation steel, sometimes strategic planning is better than excessive data. 

Did you know plastic welding is the technology that keeps us safe almost daily? Before we dive deep into the different types of plastic welding at The ASSEMBLY Show workshop, Miranda Marcus lays out the basics of how and why plastic welding started in the first place. 

STUTTGART, Germany—Mercedes-Benz is using plastic made from used tires and agricultural waste to make components for new vehicles.

Hot-plate welding is one of the simplest and most versatile methods for joining two plastic parts. The technology can weld small parts or large ones, flat parts or contoured ones. 

Telsonic Ultrasonics Inc specializes in ultrasonic welding technology for the joining of plastics and metal materials.