Thermal Press Systems Bring Ideas to Life

Thermal press machines have multiple applications, among them bonding plastic with plastic or other materials such as metal. Used in a wide variety of industries, thermal press machines allow manufacturers to turn ideas into reality. Equipment and tools are assembled with thermal press machines, which play a key role in assembling laptops, cell phones and digital cameras.

Thermal press machines, or thermal assembly systems, increase productivity by using direct contact-heated tools and precisely controlled time along with adjustable temperature and pressure to either reform plastic parts or embed metal parts into plastic components. This kind of flexibility makes multiple operations possible, which translates to faster cycle times and higher productivity. The end product is often seamless, as if the two joining parts were part of the same molding process.

Plastic Assembly Systems (PAS) offers many thermal press models to fit varying criteria. For small- to medium-size parts, PAS makes the Model .50AS Actuator System. Reasonably priced, this heat staking machine features the convenience of touch screen interface. It also has a protected password setup menu that permits only authorized operators to change system-operating mode.

For small- to medium-size parts that require SPC feedback, such as medical equipment, PAS makes the .501ASR Intelligent Actuator System Rotary. This high-quality assembly machine is designed for high-volume production. Standard features include adjustable hydraulic speed control, quick tooling changeover, easy-access gross head height adjustment and sleek, dovetail column design. Another attractive feature for fabricators is that cycle time is monitored from start to finish.

This is just the tip of the iceberg. Great advances have been made, and many more thermal press models are available from Plastic Assembly Systems. To get a complete overview of all the models, simply click on the link for thermal assembly systems.

Learn about the inner workings of thermal assembly systems and other plastic welders at Plastic Assembly Systems, the world leader in plastic assembly solutions, by logging onto HeatStaking.com.