Plastic welding is welding for semi-finished plastic materials, and is described in ISO 472 as a process of uniting softened surfaces of materials, generally...

methods include solvent welding (of thermoplastics) using chemicals to melt materials being bonded without heat, and solid-state welding processes which bond...

ultrasonic welding. Ultrasonic welding is a very popular technique for bonding thermoplastics. It is fast and easily automated with weld times often...

called "upset" to plastically displace and fuse the materials. Friction welding is a solid-state welding technique similar to forge welding. Instead of a...

Radio-frequency welding, also known as dielectric welding and high-frequency welding, is a plastic welding process that utilizes high-frequency electric...

model kits. Though often considered an adhesive, it is functioning as a welding agent in this context. Butanone is the precursor to methyl ethyl ketone...

utilize IR welds. IR welding is categorized as a form thermal plastic welding alongside hot gas welding, hot tool welding, and extrusion welding. Although...

Electrofusion welding is a form of resistive implant welding used to join pipes. A fitting with implanted metal coils is placed around two ends of pipes...

solvent in PVC cement List of glues Plastic welding This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Plastic cement. If an internal link led...

finished weld. Fit-up of weld joint - tack welding the base material components (using hot gas welding) or using a clamping system Welding - adding the...