Appendix A - Joint Design Guidelines; Appendix A, Joint Designs; Joint Designs; Vibration Butt Joint - Dukane VWA-4300 User Manual

Appendix A - Joint Designs
Joint design is critical to the success of friction welding
processes. The designs shown below are examples. Proper
joint design involves many factors including application
requirements and material. Call Dukane's Application Lab
for addition information. We are plastic welding scientists
and engineers and experts in plastic assembly. We are your
problem solvers and technical advisors.

Vibration Butt Joint

The figure below shows a basic weld bead for vibration
welding.
A Weld Rib Width
B Weld Rib Height
C Cosmetic Gap Height
M Melt Down
W Wall Thickness
Vibration Butt Joint
Figure A - 1
Dukane Manual Part No. 403-592-00
Dimension
B
A
General Guidelines
1.2W
0.050" - 0.080" (1.25mm - 2.0mm)
0.020" - 0.040" (0.5mm - 1.0mm)
0.040" - 0.060" (1.0mm - 1.5mm)
Minimum 0.120" (3mm)
W
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C
M
M
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