Welding System User Manual

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iQ Series, Ultrasonic Hand Held Systems User’s Manual
Dukane Manual Part No. 403-577-01
Welding Problems
Weak Welds
Weak welds, or underwelding, is caused by insufcient
energy being transmitted to the part. You can increase
the weld pressure, increase the weld duration (Time or
Energy) or change to a higher gain booster to increase
the amplitude to increase the energy delivered to the
weld.
Inconsistent Welds
Variations in plastic due to ller materials and moisture
absorption may lead to inconsistent welds. Fillers can
be especially troublesome if they are not uniformly
distributed, the content is too high or it contains too
much or poor quality regrind or degraded plastic.
Try welding by energy. This eliminates many
inconsistencies.There should be no unusual or loud
noise from the acoustic stack. If there is, disassemble
the stack and reassemble.
Exchange the probe with another unit to see if the problem
disappears. If not, exchange the generator with another
unit to try and isolate the problem.
The horn amplitude may not be uniform if it has been
machined, altered or damaged. All of these will change
the resonant frequency of the horn. You can have the
horn analyzed.
NOTE
Primary factors in achieving consis-
tent, quality welds - especially when
using hand held probes - are the skill
and training of the operator.