Ultrasonic Welding for Medical Soft Goods
TPI provides Ultrasonic Welding services as a process for joining materials in certain applications. This welding consists of bonding two dissimilar materials together through ultrasonic acoustic vibrations and pressure. A thermoplastic material is necessary to achieve a bond with other fabrics, such as a hook bonded to a loop fabric.
The final bond is stronger when the welded parts are the same material. This ultrasonic welding process requires less energy and has the added benefit of shorter cycle times and lower tooling costs, resulting in lower costs for our customers compared to competitive processes.
Ultrasonic welding is preferred over standard fabric welding because the process is not only lower cost, it is faster and safer when bonding fabric materials.
Applications that often benefit from ultrasonic welding include:
- Medical
- Military
- Packaging
- Where electrical components are included in the assembly
Some of our ultrasonic welding projects include:
- Medical CPAP headgear
- Straps for military and law enforcement
- Patient transfer devices
- Neuropathy
Our experts will work closely with you in meeting your ultrasonic welding product requirements. Contact us to learn more about how ultrasonic welding could benefit your product!
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FAQ's For Ultrasonic Welding
1. On average, how long does it take to complete an ultrasonic welding project?
Development projects usually take about 4 weeks to complete. Tooling is required and requires engineering drawings and a tool to be completed.
2. How are TPI’s ultrasonic welding services unique?
We have a variety of welders that can meet large and small product production needs.
3. How do I know that TPI’s ultrasonic welding services are high quality?
Specific testing criteria is developed during development to ensure the product meets the customers product durability requirements.
4. What is the average lifetime of a product created by TPI?
This will vary depending on if the product is reusable or single use.
5. Are there any recommendations from TPI that pertain to ultrasonic welding projects?
Determining how many cycles or uses a product will be needed is important in material selections. TPI’s sourcing staff during development can assist with durable and disposable solutions.
6. What materials can be ultrasonic welded?
Plastics, laminated materials are commonly bonded together in the ultrasonic process.
7. What’s the benefit of ultrasonic welding?
It saves time, is much faster than traditional welding methos, as virtually no time needed for drying or curing. It can save production costs and produces a high-quality bond.