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Laser plastic welding is an effective means for assembling automotive exterior lighting. Replacing other welding methods, such as vibration, hot-plate and ultrasonic, laser hybrid welding brings to the table a variety of advantages and is opening new doors for design innovation.
Tune in to this quick video interview to hear LPKF Sales Manager, Dax Hamilton, as he explains the ins-and-outs of laser hybrid welding of automotive lamps.
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By Anonymous November 23, 2011 - 4:10 pm
Who is using in this technology from any of the big 3?, is there an office in the Detroit area where we can see some of this equipment?
Thank you
734 398 7679
By Anonymous November 23, 2011 - 4:22 pm
I will be out of the office until Monday, 11/28/2011.
Happy Thanksgiviing!
By Anonymous November 28, 2011 - 10:39 pm
The technology is currently in production with Valeo and S.L. Lighting, both vendors to the big 3. We do not have this system available for demo in the US. However, I would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
I will also follow-up with you at the number provided above.
By kurt November 28, 2011 - 1:22 pm
So far, I work only with metals, but I do have some interest in welding of plastics. From that interest, I’ll pose a question your way…
I would assume that the laser is at a certain wavelength that is compatible with the plastic material chosen. What about the halogen lamp that is providing the annealing step? My understanding is that it would have a fairly broad range of wavelengths being emitted. Is that favorable, or do you try and filter or select a halogen source to match certain plastics, too?
By Anonymous November 28, 2011 - 9:38 pm
Hi Kurt,
The halogen lamp is not filtered. The poly-chromatic light from the lamp will be able to heat both layers of plastic in this way, helping with annealing.