Dukane, a global leader in full-service plastic bonding technology, continues its quest for excellence in solving unique manufacturing challenges by engineering innovations that provide its customers with world-class end-to-end and stand-alone solutions, shorter developmental lead times, and outstanding executional design flexibility and performance.
The NPE Show in Orlando was a resounding success for Dukane, particularly highlighting Dukane’s patented Thin Wall Ultrasonic Welding Technology platform. This advanced platform showcased how the automobile industry has utilized this technology for welding painted body parts for years and how Dukane has further refined and improved it with this new release.
Dukane’s experts were on hand to discuss the many positive attributes and applications of this technological advancement. The new Thin Wall Welding solutions drew significant attention from attendees, who were eager to learn about its capabilities and potential applications.
Key Features and Benefits of Dukane’s Thin Wall Ultrasonic Welding Technology:
- Reliability: Proven reliability in diverse production environments.
- Exceptionally Strong Welds: Welds exhibit impressive strength, with PDC connections enduring pull-out forces of up to 350N.
- Paint Compatibility: Seamlessly welds painted surfaces, eliminating concerns about inner bumper paint affecting the welding process.
- No Read or Marking: Extensive testing confirms zero marking on painted surfaces, even with sensor holes or thicker paint layers.
- Integration Flexibility: Easy integration into existing assembly lines or deployment in standalone machines.
Technological Advancements:
- Utilizes a High-Gain full-wave or 1.5-wave horn with an iQ Auto-Plus Ultrasonic Generator and 600W probe for optimal weld strength and precision.
- Patented “Trigger by Power” technology ensures controlled speed throughout the weld, reducing the risk of surface imperfections.
- Strategically smaller collapse distance than the part’s thickness, ensuring a seamless finish.
- Complete servo module options (rotary linear servo or linear servo) available for streamlined integration into manufacturing processes.
This groundbreaking technology is particularly beneficial in the automotive industry for welding applications of PP to PP TD25 painted parts in bumpers, spoilers, rocker panels, and wheel arches.
Dukane remains committed to providing world-class customer solutions and outstanding design flexibility. By pioneering advanced ultrasonic plastic welding technologies, they continue to set industry standards and exceed customer expectations.
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