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Article: Laser welding heats up: industries note technological, environmental advantages.(WORLWIDE)
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- Plastics Engineering
- Article date:
- September 1, 2009
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As electronics and medical devices grow more sophisticated, and as the automotive industry looks to regain financial health, the use of laser welding in the production of plastic components is increasingly an option for manufacturers seeking advantages and efficiencies in getting their products to consumers.
"We have seen an increase in all plastic welding activity, with most emphasis on laser and ultrasonic welding," says Sean Flowers, a project engineer with the Edison Welding Institute in Columbus, Ohio USA. "If laser welding is suitable for our clients' application, they are typically pleased to learn of the advantages the process offers. Because it is a ...
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