The converter, typically lead zirconate titanate, expands and contracts at the same frequency, converting the electrical energy into high frequency mechanical vibration. This vibration is amplified by a booster and transferred to the workpiece through a shaped tool, or horn, in the form of reciprocating longitudinal motion. Parts being assembled are clamped together under moderate pressure, at which point ultrasonic vibrations force the parts to impact against each other at a preset frequency creating a molecular bond equal to or above the material strength of the parts.

In addition to this service we also offer;

These in depth seminars on ultrasonic plastics assembly are conducted by Ultra Sonic Seal personnel on a regular basis at our corporate headquarters and in major cities throughout the United States. Customized, in-plant seminars can also be scheduled at your facilities. The purpose of these intensive educational and practical sessions, is to help current and prospective users of ultrasonic equipment enhance their operations, by improving the effectiveness of the process, from initial design and material selection to final assembly. Continually upgraded, they reflect both progress in technology and attendants’ specific requirements. Seminar information can be obtained through your local representative or through the Sales office.

Our technical bulletins are both comprehensive and informative, along with application information, and product data sheets are available through your representative or by calling the plant. Information includes data on design criteria, materials selection and assembly processes.

Sonic & Materials, Inc. manufacturers a complete line of titanium, aluminum, steel and monel ultrasonic horns for welding, staking, inserting and forming applications. Ultra Sonic Seal manufacturers standard and custom horns, including complex contoured and composites, nodal-mounted devices, and special wear-resistant horns. All Ultra Sonic Seal horns are designed and built with CARD® (Computer Aided Resonator Design).

CARD® is a PC based software program that allows users to design ultrasonic horns to meet the unique specifications of their plastic assembly application. It is particularly useful in the design of low stress horns, horns with a specific gain, and horns with a specific node location.

Our application engineers are ready and willing to assist you with joint design, part configuration, material selection, and equipment recommendations to meet your part specifications and production requirements. We prefer to be involved from the start, but will jump in at any time you call on us.

This is one of our strong points. While we can not say that our machines never go down, we can promise you that if they do we do our utmost to get you back up and running. Many of our repairs are handled by verbal communication and UPS’ed replacement parts. On those occasions where this is not possible, we have the units sent in by next day service for priority repair. Most of the time, the units arrive in the morning, are repaired in the afternoon, and are then shipped out that evening. In a rare instance, we may be delayed until the next day. We know your production down time is costly and our goal is to keep it to a minimum through quality equipment and quick turnaround on repairs.

Because it is the fastest, most repeatable and economical assembly method available to the industry today. With ultrasonics, most thermoplastics can be assembled without heat, mechanical fasteners, or hazardous consumables such as adhesives or solvents. It can join parts - small or large, simple or complex - with lower reject rates than any other method.