Automation 101 Vlog: Ultrasonic Welding vs Adhesive Bonding in the Automotive Industry
Learn some of the key differences between the two common forms on bonding: Adhesives and Ultrasonic. Each type of process has its own unique advantages and disadvantages, in this vlog we will review each and ultimately help you decide which type of solution you need.
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Hello and welcome back to another automation 101 vlog where today we will be looking at textile bonding in the automotive industry. The two common forms of bonding methods that we will be looking at today are ultrasonic welding and adhesive bonding. There are many components in the vehicle that require insulation and sound deadening material. Some of these parts include wheel liners, fender applications, interior trims and many more. When joining textile to plastics there are many factors to keep in mind. We will review the pros and cons of each. Adhesive bonding is a process in which joining between two or more parts is accomplished by the solidification of an adhesive material placed between the surfaces of the parts. Some things to consider are: what is the annual volume? What is your cycle time? What type of adhesives will you need and how long will it take for the bond to fully cure? One positive of adhesives is it requires limited capital investment. Some potential negatives are that it requires careful substrate to surface preparation, potentially long curing time, part contamination because of adhesive drips, operator safety due to hot glue and the need for costly consumables.
Now let’s review ultrasonic welding ultrasonic welding uses surface friction and intermolecular heat to create true chemical bonds. The pro of this is that it’s fast, typically less than 200 milliseconds of weld time. It produces esthetically pleasing bonds and there are no cure or drying time. One of the concerns is the need for greater upfront capital expense. Both of these processes have their own unique advantages and disadvantages similar to any assembly process.
Identifying key requirements early on would create true long term success. If you have any questions about what might be best for you and your team, please book an application appointment with AMS. We hope you found this useful. Please like and subscribe to our channel.
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