Rinco Ultrasonics, a global manufacturer of ultrasonic welding equipment, has expanded its position in ultrasonic metal welding with the launch of the Ultrasonic Servo Driven Splicer (USDS). Rinco is unveiling the high-performance wire splicing system at The Battery Show this week.
The USDS captures and secures groups of wires and welds the ends together for a strong bond that has better electrical conductivity that soldered joints. The 3000-watt splicing system is in commercial use and extensively employed by some of the leading automakers. Rinco is also actively working to expand the USDS offering with higher power versions.
Ultrasonic metal welding machines from Rinco offer an effective platform for welding non-ferrous metals without any additives. By manufacturing customized tools and components, Rinco offers solutions for various applications including batteries, cable terminals, power strips, IGBTs, foil sheets, microelectronics, among others. And because the electrical conductivity of an ultrasonic weld is far better than a soldered bond, ultrasonic metal welding is attracting greater use in the production of batteries, buss bars, and wire harnesses.
“Our Ultrasonic Servo-Driven Splicer gives manufacturers another effective option in the metal welding market,” said Bill Aurand, Sales Manager for Rinco. “Our system is highly efficient, helping manufacturers meet today’s demanding productivity requirements.”
Ultrasonic metal welding is a process whereby high-frequency vibrations are applied to non-ferrous metals in order to bond them without the need for adhesives, bolts, or soldering materials. The process works by applying parallel mechanical vibrations to the metal parts to be welded. These vibrations generate a scrubbing motion between the parts which removes any surface oxidation or contamination on the materials and produces a strong weld.
Ultrasonic metal welding creates solid state bonds, meaning the materials are not actually melted together. In fact, the process doesn’t create much heat, outside of the targeted weld point. Instead of melting the materials, the surface imperfections are scrubbed into a plasticized state, resulting in the intermingling of molecules. The process is effective for similar as well as dissimilar non-ferrous materials, such as aluminum, copper, and nickel.
Rinco’s ultrasonic metal welding line also includes the Ultrasonic Servo Driven Bonder (USDB) which has been the company’s benchmark welding system for several years. The USDB has a machine design that is extremely robust and can withstand all loads and reaction forces. The servo drive control, high force capability, and optimum data communication via Ethernet/IP guarantees a fast cycle time. A user-friendly interface with a 10-inch touchscreen enables straightforward process setup and comprehensive data acquisition. Battery Show Booth 2453
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