2. Welding processes
2.1 Welding techniques
Thermoplastic welding techniques (figure 7 ) differ in the way they achieve the fusion required for joining.
This melting can be achieved by an external heat input or by self-heating within the material.
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Influential factors
Bibliography
Standards and guidelines
DVS Verlag
- Calculation of thermoplastic tanks and apparatus. Welded joints (1975) - DVS 2205-3 -
- Welding of thermoplastics ; extrusion welding for panels and pipes (1993) - DVS 2207-4 -
- Faults in welded joints in Thermoplastics (1998) - DVS 2202-2 -
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