Investigating the Application of Ultrasonic Welding Technology in Waterproof Composites

Abstract:

A comprehensive overview of the ultrasonic welding technology is presented in this paper. The main objective is to provide a deeper insight into the application of ultrasonic welding in waterproof composites and to summarize the previous investigations on ultrasonic technology done by a group of researchers. The main focus is put on the material weldability and the influence of welding parameters (amplitude, pressure and speed) on welding quality. Finally, some suggestions have been proposed on the improvement of ultrasonic technology, which has the theoretical guidance significance for future research and application in textile and apparel industry.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1095)
• Pages: 762-765
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1095.762
• Online since: March 2015
• Authors: Hui Shi, Jian Ping Wang*, Ling Xi Zhang, Shun Hua Luo
• Keywords: Continuous Welding, Ultrasonic Welding, Waterproof Composites, Welding Parameters

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