1. On average, how long does it take to complete an RF welding project?  

                This will depend on the overall scope of the project such as what kind of compliant materials (if any) are needed. Lead time of the materials is a factor, tooling design and lead times can range from 2 weeks to 6 weeks depending on the complexity. Customer evaluation time is also considered in the scope so that completion target dates stay on track. 

      2. How are TPI’s RF welding services unique? 

                We remain nimble to move customer projects along based on their program deliverables. We work with customers during the product realization stage to detail compliance of materials and determine testing criteria that ensures product readiness to market. We offer several types of welding options along with turnkey services for project management, design development, tooling development, prototyping rule dies and many materials stocked to move the development process along.  

      3. How do I know that TPI’s RF welding services are high quality? 

                We execute our customers designs built to their specifications. 

      4. What is the average lifetime of a product created by TPI? 

                That is determined by our customers. We specify materials and methods to achieve their durability goals. 

      5. Are there any recommendations from TPI that pertain to RF welding projects? 

                With material supply chain lead times it is always a good idea to plan blanket orders to avoid product delays and remain on time with deliveries. 

      6. What materials can be RF welded? 

– Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
– Polyethylene Terephthalate glycol (PETG)
– Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
– Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU)
– Open celled polyurethanes
– Low density polyethylene (LDPE)
– Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
 

      7. What’s the benefit of RF welding? 

                The radio frequency welding process creates leak-proof seams by combining the strengths of the original materials used, making the resulting seam as strong as or even stronger than the original materials. This benefit is needed for products that are expected to experience heavy use in harsher conditions