Laser Transmission Welding of White Thermoplastics with Adapted Wavelengths

Abstract

Different types of laser sources can be used for polymer welding. By the principle of laser transmission welding the wavelength of the laser is one of the most important criteria when selecting a laser source as the optical properties of the polymers are depending on the wavelength. Up to date white material cannot be welded to each other. The results show that by analysis of the optical properties, especially the absorption and the scattering coefficient and adaption of the laser wavelength the process limits can be extended.