Relationship between optical properties and optimized processing parameters for through-transmission laser welding of thermoplastics

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Volumn 23, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 239-247

  Grewell, David ^a   Rooney, Paul ^a   Kagan, Val A ^b  

^a Branson Ultrasonics Corporation   (United States)

^b NONE   (United States)

Author keywords

Laser; O ptimization; Optical; Performance; Plastic; Process; Through transmission; Welding

Indexed keywords

COMPOSITION; FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS; LIGHT TRANSMISSION; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; NYLON POLYMERS; OPTICAL PROPERTIES; OPTIMIZATION; THERMOPLASTICS;

COLORANTS; SIMULTANEOUS WELDING MODE; THROUGH TRANSMISSION;

LASER BEAM WELDING;

EID: 1342269926     PISSN: 07316844     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0731684404030732     Document Type: Article

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