Sealing is a critical step in different packaging industries. In heat sealing as one of the major
types of sealing processes, two layers of materials (typically thermoplastics) are joined …

The closure process for packaging is a key process. It ensures the protective function of
packaging and assures the packaged goods a long life. In this context, efficient and reliable …

Friction stir processing procedures are often found to be an alternative choice for the joining
of thermoplastic polymers without melting the base materials. In recent years, dissimilar …

The butt fusion process is one of the most effective processes in welding polyethylene pipes.
The heating stage is the most important step in this process. In this investigation, while the …

Ultrasonic welding (UW) is not only a well-known industrial process but it has also been an
active research area. Materials ranging from metals to non-metals eg polymers and from …

This study investigates the design optimization of block horn used in ultrasonic insertion
application. Ultrasonic insertion is the process of joining a metal insert with thermoplastic …

The welding fixture greatly impacts the weld quality matrixes. In this work, the welding fixture
for ultrasonic-assisted gas tungsten arc welding to reduce the hot cracking behaviour in …

In this study, dynamic characteristic of stepped horn profile is investigated theoretically and
experimentally in terms of natural frequency, displacement amplitude, stress induced and …

Ultrasonic irradiation is a promising method used for polymer degradation and
polymerization. In this study, the degradation of alginate under ultrasonic irradiation was …

This paper investigates design and optimization of slotted block horn used in ultrasonic
insertion process by integrating response surface methodology (RSM), finite element …