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Analysis of Ultrasonic Welding of Samples Made by 3D Printing

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This study's goal is to monitor and evaluate, without undertaking experimental trials, how different materials used in 3D printing behave when exposed to ultrasonic welding. Ultrasonic welding is a solid-state technique that eliminates the need for adhesives, solders, or mechanical fasteners by applying high-frequency ultrasonic acoustic vibrations to workpieces that are kept under pressure. When combining disparate materials, such metals and plastics, this method works especially well. This paper focuses on the theoretical analysis of ultrasonic welding for ABS and ONYX 3D-printed materials. This study intends to shed light on the compatibility, weld quality, and structural integrity of these materials under ultrasonic welding settings by examining current data and research. The results will advance knowledge about the suitability of ultrasonic welding for 3D-printed materials in manufacturing and industrial contexts.

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Key Engineering Materials (Volume 1032)

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93-101

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https://doi.org/10.4028/p-0C3m61

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November 2025

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Elena Domnica Aurelia Bontea*, Denis Andrei Predu, David Mihai Lupsa

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3D Printing, Material Behavior, Solid-State Welding, Ultrasonic Welding

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