TurnKey Technologies, Inc. Products

(TPM) THERMAL PROCESSING MACHINE

The Thermal Processing Machine is designed to be used for the following applications:

THERMAL INSERTING
Thermal Inserting is a process by which, a knurled brass threaded insert is heated and pressed into a hollow plastic boss. Below are two examples of machines we built for Thermal Inserting.

Key Benefits

multiple inserts can be pressed in at once (as opposed to one at a time with ultrasonic inserting)
more cost efficient when compared to multiple ultrasonic welders
no horns or converters to worry about
easier serviceability

EXAMPLES

Below are some examples of the thermal inserting machines. Click photo for a more detailed view.

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HEAT STAKING
Heat staking allows plastic or metal to be joined to a plastic boss by swaging material in the form of a "rivet" head. (Stringing of material can be eliminated by the tip cooling option)

Key Benefits

simplification of machinery
reduced cost of machinery
multiple fastening points
allows higher density of welds compared to hot air cold form or ultrasonic welding
many different size or shaped heads can be formed

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THERMAL DEGATING
Thermal Degating removes the gate remaining on an injection molded part. This is accomplished by slicing the gate with a heated knife.

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Key Benefits

multiple gates rmoved simultaneously
simple and reliable construction
eliminate ergonomic hazards associated with manually clipping gates

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THERMAL STAMPING
Thermal Stamping is a self-describing process where a heated Stamp Wheel is used to serialize or date stamp plastic components.

EXAMPLES

Below are some examples of the thermal processing machine and custom inserting machine. Click photo for a more detailed view.

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