Re: ultra sound welding of urethanes

From: Nathaniel J. Leon (connectcds@home.com)
Date: Wed Jul 22 1998 - 21:10:38 EEST


Steve Stewart wrote:
>

> I don't think it's possible with 2-part urethanes, as they are
> cross-linked polymers rather than thermoplastics. I would be happy to
> be corrected, 'cause it'd make my life a lot easier if I was wrong!

Steve you are correct thermosetting materials including the urethanes
are NOT bondable via any thermal or remelting process including
ultrasonics. The only method is adhesive bonding and that does not work
in all cases.

Niel Leon - CDS,inc

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