Methods and present status of laser welding of plastics

LIU Hui-xia; ZHANG Hui-zhong; JI Jin-qing; WANG Xiao; CAI Lan

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Methods and present status of laser welding of plastics

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School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China

Received Date: 2007-01-10
Accepted Date: 2007-02-08

Abstract

First of all,the principle of laser welding of plastics is explained.Then,several new methods,characteristics and applications of laser welding of plastics are introduced,such as contour welding,simultaneous welding,quasi-simultaneous welding,mask welding,radial welding,Globo welding and diffractive welding.At last,present status and development trend of laser welding of plastics are summarized.It can be seen that the current study mainly focuses on two-dimension welding,while research on three-dimension welding is scarce.Laser welding of plastics is becoming a hot phenomenon in laser welding field.It might replace the traditional welding methods of plastics.
- laser technique,
- laser welding,
- welding methods,
- plastic,
- transmission welding

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[1]	WANG J Ch.Development and expectation of laser welding technology[J].Laser Technology,2001,25(1):48-53(in Chinese).
[2]	ZHANG Sh Y.Laser welding of plastics[J].Laser & Infrared,2000,30(3):170-174(in Chinese).
[3]	CHEN G,XIA Y R,KONG L B,et al.Plastics welding technology and its application in medical product[J].Engineering Plastics Application,2003,31(9):35-38(in Chinese).
[4]	Shanghai Instituet of Laser Technology.Multidimensional equipment of laser welding of plastics:China,200420090111.8[P].2005-10-12(in Chinese).
[5]	IAN J.Laser welding for plastic components[J].Assembly Automation,2002,22(2):129-135.
[6]	CHEN J W,ZYBKO J,CLEMENTS J.Diode laser bonding of planar microfluidic devices,biomems,diagnostic chips & microarrays[C]//2005 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show.Cambridge:Nano Science and Technology Institute,2005:438-448.
[7]	POTENTE H,BECKER F,FIEGLER G,et al.Investigations towards application of a new technique on laser transmission welding[J].Welding Research Abroad,2002,48(3):2-7.
[8]	JANSSON A,KOUVO S,KUJANPAA V.Quasi-simultaneous laserwelding of polymers--The process and applications for mass-production[C]//24th International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics,ICALEO 2005.Orlando:Laser Institute of America,2005:381-387.
[9]	Leister Machining Technology Corporation.Laser welding methodsand equipment of joining plastics parts or plastics and other materials:Switzerland,99101816.9[P].2000-09-20.
[10]	CHEN J W.The third dimension:laser transmission welding[J].Kunststoffe Plast Europe,2004,94(5):86-88.
[11]	LAI J J,CHEN X Q,ZHOU H,et al.Investigation of infrared laser heating and bonding of plastics chips[J].Infrared Technology,2004,26(2):68-71(in Chinese).
[12]	YUAN H,LAI J J,HE Y G.Experimental study on laser welding of thermoplastics[J].Optics & Optoelectronic Technology,2005,3(1):18-21(in Chinese).
[13]	WANG Y L,CUI Y,WANG J Ch,et al.Technology of laser welding plastic[J].Applied Laser,2006,26(2):93-96(in Chinese).
[14]	HILTON P A,JONES I A,KENNISH Y.Transmission laser welding of plastics[J].SPIE,2003,4831:44-52.
[15]	COELHO J P,LOBATO M,ABREU M A,et al.Influence of laser spot shape on welding of thin thermoplastics[C]//Proceedings of the Laser Materials Processing Conference ICALEO 2000.Orlando:Laser Institute America,2000:73-81.
[16]	HOULT A P,BURRELL M.The effect of diode laser wavelength on the Clearweld(TM) welding process[C]//ICALEO 2002.21st International Congress on Applications of Laser Institute America.Orlando:Laser Institute America,2002:1799-1807.
[17]	GREWELL D A,ROONEY P,KAGAN V A.Relationship between optical properties and optimized processing parameters for through-transmission laser welding of thermoplastics[J].Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites,2004,23(3):239-247.
[18]	KAGAN V A,PINHO G P.Laser transmission welding of semicrystalline thermoplastics--Part Ⅱ:Analysis of mechanical performance of welded nylon[J].Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites,2004,23(1):95-107.
[19]	HABERSTROH E,LUTZELER R.Influence of carbon black pigmentation on the laser beam welding of plastics micro parts[J].Journal of Polymer Engineering,2001,21(2/3):119-130.
[20]	ANON J.Additives aid laser welding[J].Plastics,Additives and Compounding,2005,7(1):34-35.
[21]	POTENTE H,FIEGLER G.Laser transmission welding of thermoplastics-Modelling of flows and temperature profiles[C]//Annual Technical Conference--ANTEC,Conference Proceedings.Brookfield,United States:Society of Plastics Engineers,2004:1193-1199.
[22]	CHO S K,YANG Y S,SON K J,et al.Fatigue strength in laser welding of the lap joint[J].Finite Elements in Analysis and Design,2004,40(9/10):1059-1070.
[23]	COELHO J M P,ABREU M A,RODRIGUES F C.Influence of thermal stresses in modelling the lap welding of thermoplastic films[C]//2005 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe.Piscataway:IEEE,2005:658.
[24]	FARGAS M,von BUSSE A,BUNTE J.Flow field analysis duringquasi-simultaneous welding of thermoplastics[C]//Annual Technical Conference--ANTEC,Conference Proceedings.Brookfield,United States:Society of Plastics Engineers,2005:196-200.
[25]	DONGHUN N,AVRAHARN B.Analysis of heat transfer in combined socket and butt through transmission infrared welding of plastic pipes[C]//Annual Technical Conference--ANTEC,Conference Proceedings.Brookfield,United States:Society of Plastics Engineers,2005:186-190.
[26]	HOULT A P.Laser welding of polymer micro-fluidic devices using novel diode laser sources[C]//Proceedings of SPIE-The International Society for Optical Engineering.Bellingham,United States:The International Society for Optical Engineering,2003:308-313.
[27]	CHEN J W,ZYBKO J,CLEMENTS J.Diode laser bonding of planar MEMS,MOEMS,& microfluidic devices[C]//Micro-and Nanosystems-Materials and Devices Symposium.Warrendale:Materials Research Society,2005:309-314.
[28]	HABERSTROH E,LUETZELER R.3-D laser transmission welding[C]//Annual Technical Conference--ANTEC,Conference Proceedings.Brookfield,United States:Society of Plastics Engineers,2003:1099-1104.

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Received Date: 2007-01-10

Accepted Date: 2007-02-08

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Abstract: First of all,the principle of laser welding of plastics is explained.Then,several new methods,characteristics and applications of laser welding of plastics are introduced,such as contour welding,simultaneous welding,quasi-simultaneous welding,mask welding,radial welding,Globo welding and diffractive welding.At last,present status and development trend of laser welding of plastics are summarized.It can be seen that the current study mainly focuses on two-dimension welding,while research on three-dimension welding is scarce.Laser welding of plastics is becoming a hot phenomenon in laser welding field.It might replace the traditional welding methods of plastics.

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[1]	WANG J Ch.Development and expectation of laser welding technology[J].Laser Technology,2001,25(1):48-53(in Chinese).
[2]	ZHANG Sh Y.Laser welding of plastics[J].Laser & Infrared,2000,30(3):170-174(in Chinese).
[3]	CHEN G,XIA Y R,KONG L B,et al.Plastics welding technology and its application in medical product[J].Engineering Plastics Application,2003,31(9):35-38(in Chinese).
[4]	Shanghai Instituet of Laser Technology.Multidimensional equipment of laser welding of plastics:China,200420090111.8[P].2005-10-12(in Chinese).
[5]	IAN J.Laser welding for plastic components[J].Assembly Automation,2002,22(2):129-135.
[6]	CHEN J W,ZYBKO J,CLEMENTS J.Diode laser bonding of planar microfluidic devices,biomems,diagnostic chips & microarrays[C]//2005 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show.Cambridge:Nano Science and Technology Institute,2005:438-448.
[7]	POTENTE H,BECKER F,FIEGLER G,et al.Investigations towards application of a new technique on laser transmission welding[J].Welding Research Abroad,2002,48(3):2-7.
[8]	JANSSON A,KOUVO S,KUJANPAA V.Quasi-simultaneous laserwelding of polymers--The process and applications for mass-production[C]//24th International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics,ICALEO 2005.Orlando:Laser Institute of America,2005:381-387.
[9]	Leister Machining Technology Corporation.Laser welding methodsand equipment of joining plastics parts or plastics and other materials:Switzerland,99101816.9[P].2000-09-20.
[10]	CHEN J W.The third dimension:laser transmission welding[J].Kunststoffe Plast Europe,2004,94(5):86-88.
[11]	LAI J J,CHEN X Q,ZHOU H,et al.Investigation of infrared laser heating and bonding of plastics chips[J].Infrared Technology,2004,26(2):68-71(in Chinese).
[12]	YUAN H,LAI J J,HE Y G.Experimental study on laser welding of thermoplastics[J].Optics & Optoelectronic Technology,2005,3(1):18-21(in Chinese).
[13]	WANG Y L,CUI Y,WANG J Ch,et al.Technology of laser welding plastic[J].Applied Laser,2006,26(2):93-96(in Chinese).
[14]	HILTON P A,JONES I A,KENNISH Y.Transmission laser welding of plastics[J].SPIE,2003,4831:44-52.
[15]	COELHO J P,LOBATO M,ABREU M A,et al.Influence of laser spot shape on welding of thin thermoplastics[C]//Proceedings of the Laser Materials Processing Conference ICALEO 2000.Orlando:Laser Institute America,2000:73-81.
[16]	HOULT A P,BURRELL M.The effect of diode laser wavelength on the Clearweld(TM) welding process[C]//ICALEO 2002.21st International Congress on Applications of Laser Institute America.Orlando:Laser Institute America,2002:1799-1807.
[17]	GREWELL D A,ROONEY P,KAGAN V A.Relationship between optical properties and optimized processing parameters for through-transmission laser welding of thermoplastics[J].Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites,2004,23(3):239-247.
[18]	KAGAN V A,PINHO G P.Laser transmission welding of semicrystalline thermoplastics--Part Ⅱ:Analysis of mechanical performance of welded nylon[J].Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites,2004,23(1):95-107.
[19]	HABERSTROH E,LUTZELER R.Influence of carbon black pigmentation on the laser beam welding of plastics micro parts[J].Journal of Polymer Engineering,2001,21(2/3):119-130.
[20]	ANON J.Additives aid laser welding[J].Plastics,Additives and Compounding,2005,7(1):34-35.
[21]	POTENTE H,FIEGLER G.Laser transmission welding of thermoplastics-Modelling of flows and temperature profiles[C]//Annual Technical Conference--ANTEC,Conference Proceedings.Brookfield,United States:Society of Plastics Engineers,2004:1193-1199.
[22]	CHO S K,YANG Y S,SON K J,et al.Fatigue strength in laser welding of the lap joint[J].Finite Elements in Analysis and Design,2004,40(9/10):1059-1070.
[23]	COELHO J M P,ABREU M A,RODRIGUES F C.Influence of thermal stresses in modelling the lap welding of thermoplastic films[C]//2005 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe.Piscataway:IEEE,2005:658.
[24]	FARGAS M,von BUSSE A,BUNTE J.Flow field analysis duringquasi-simultaneous welding of thermoplastics[C]//Annual Technical Conference--ANTEC,Conference Proceedings.Brookfield,United States:Society of Plastics Engineers,2005:196-200.
[25]	DONGHUN N,AVRAHARN B.Analysis of heat transfer in combined socket and butt through transmission infrared welding of plastic pipes[C]//Annual Technical Conference--ANTEC,Conference Proceedings.Brookfield,United States:Society of Plastics Engineers,2005:186-190.
[26]	HOULT A P.Laser welding of polymer micro-fluidic devices using novel diode laser sources[C]//Proceedings of SPIE-The International Society for Optical Engineering.Bellingham,United States:The International Society for Optical Engineering,2003:308-313.
[27]	CHEN J W,ZYBKO J,CLEMENTS J.Diode laser bonding of planar MEMS,MOEMS,& microfluidic devices[C]//Micro-and Nanosystems-Materials and Devices Symposium.Warrendale:Materials Research Society,2005:309-314.
[28]	HABERSTROH E,LUETZELER R.3-D laser transmission welding[C]//Annual Technical Conference--ANTEC,Conference Proceedings.Brookfield,United States:Society of Plastics Engineers,2003:1099-1104.

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