Plastic Welding Standards

The American Welding Society (AWS) (Miami, FL) now offers a newly published standard on plastic welding, AWS G1.1M/G1.1:2006, "Guide to Ultrasonic Assembly of Thermoplastics." This American National Standards Institute (ANSI)approved standard details the ultrasonic equipment and processes used in fabricating thermoplastic parts.

This edition was developed in response to industry demand for a standard on ultrasonic welding that could guide management, engineers, foremen, and welders. It defines the ultrasonic welding process, the materials that can be welded, and the required equipment. Part and joint designs are included, along with welding process optimization, testing, and ultrasonic techniques of staking, swaging, insertion, forming, degating, cutting, trimming, and spot welding.

The price is $68 for nonmembers, or $51 for AWS members. AWS publications may be purchased in the United States and Canada by calling toll-free 888-WELDING (888-9353464); elsewhere, call 305-824-1177, fax to 305-826-6195, or order online at http://www.awspubs.com/. A catalog listing all AWS standards and other documents is available for download from the AWS web site, www.aws.org/catalogs.