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Overview of these Models
Figure 2.1 2000IW/IW+ Series Integrated Welder
The 2000IW and IW+ Series Integrated Welders are ultrasonic plastic joining systems.
They are used for welding plastic parts together by staking, insertion, swaging and
degating.
These welders are self contained, free standing welding systems designed for upright
vertical operation. Both the IW and IW+ Welders are available in 3 power levels, 1100
Watts, 2200 Watts, and 3300 Watts.
• For manual applications, welders can contain a base assembly with 2 Palm Buttons and an
Emergency Stop knob
• For Automated applications, welders can contain a hub in place of the base assembly
A typical setup will be with a standard 40-inch column (4, 5 and 6 foot lengths are also
available).
NOTICE
It is advisable to have non standard length columns installed at the factory.
An enclosure housing the carriage and slide system, the pneumatic system, the power
supply and the Control Module. The Control Module consists of a Controller Board and a
keyboard/display board.
A linear optical encoder provides detailed weld distance information, IW+ only.
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