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Author Klein, Rolf.

Title Laser welding of plastics / Rolf Klein
Published Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, [2012]
©2012
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Description 1 online resource (viii, 251 pages) : illustrations
Contents Front Matter -- Introduction -- Material Properties of Plastics -- Laser Sources for Plastic Welding -- Basics of Laser Plastic Welding -- Process of Laser Plastic Welding -- Case Studies -- Index
Summary This is the first detailed description in English of laser radiation and polymeric material interaction and the influences of thermal and optical material properties. As such, it provides comprehensive information on material and process characteristics as well as applications regarding plastic laser welding. The first part of this practical book introduces the structure and physical properties of plastics, before discussing the interaction of material and radiation in the NIR and IR spectral range. This is followed by an overview of the physical foundations of laser radiation and laser sources used for plastic welding. The third part describes the main processes of laser welding thermoplastics, as well as possibilities of process control, design of joint geometry, material compatibilities and adaptation of absorption of plastics to NIR radiation. Finally, the author explains applications of laser welding plastics using several industrial case studies from the automotive industry, consumer goods, electronic devices, medical devices and other applications. Tailored to the needs of everyone dealing with laser welding of plastics, especially engineers in packaging, component manufacturing, and the medical industry
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Laser welding.
Plastics -- Welding.
Form Electronic book
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