Plastic riveting
Riveting plastic with a riveting tool
introduction
Among other technologies, spin forming allows two or more parts to be joined together, at least one of which is made of plastic. The process involves deforming the plastic using heat and force for a predefined period of time. The parts are joined by partially deforming the plastic part using shaped spin forming tools to fit it to the other part.
There are two main technologies for butt welding parts: hot air butt welding and hot butt welding.
Hot air blasting
In this case, the material to be formed is first heated with hot air or halogen lamps, then shaped using cold dies. Controlling the height of these dies (directly or indirectly), the temperature and the force applied ensures that the process is fully under control.
Hot rolling with hot rollers
In this case, the material is directly deformed by hot rollers. These rollers are either attached or autonomous with independently regulated heating cartridges. Height, temperature and force control ensure that the process is fully under control.
The advantages of ridging
This technology offers numerous advantages in a wide variety of industries. Assembly costs are virtually zero, as no parts are added. The process is repeatable and the assembly is durable over time. The integrity of the components is preserved in the case of electronic cards: no vibrations weaken the assembly of the electronic components.
