Optimization of Ultrasonic Plastic Welding Horns on Amplitude Uniformity

Abstract:

This research integrated finite element analysis (FEA) and optimum design to obtain a fast, accurate and automatic optimization system for the design of an ultrasonic horn. The optimization system was developed to achieve uniform amplitude distribution on the output surface of a block shaped horn for the ultrasonic plastic welding. Agreement between the experimental and numerical data proved that this optimization system was efficient in the design of ultrasonic horns.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 121-126)
• Pages: 278-282
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.121-126.278
• Online since: October 2011
• Authors: Jung Chung Hung, Yen Pin Tsai, Ching Hua Hung
• Keywords: Amplitude Uniformity, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Optimum Design, Ultrasonic Horn

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