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english technology news
SonobondUltrasonics’splicing technology
has significantly reduced production time
for a major manufacturer of automotive
wire harnesses.
This is based on information received from
Curt Reynolds, director of manufacturing,
at J&M Products in San Fernando,
California, USA. Reynolds reports that
his company has cut splicing time by a
dramatic 60% since installing Sonobond’s
SpliceRite™ ultrasonic wire splicers.
Prior to introducing Sonobond’s ultrasonic
splicing technology into its production
process, J&M Products used a two-stage
system of mechanical banding and
soldering.
The Sonobond SpliceRite™ ultrasonic wire
splicer offered J&M the practical, cost-
effective solution it needed for faster,
more reliable wiring harness assembly.
The company’s research showed that this
proven ultrasonic technology quickly
splices wire bundles and creates a true
metallurgical bond – without producing
arcs, sparks, or fumes.
J&M Products also liked the fact that this
Sonobond system eliminates any need to
crimp, clip, solder, or dip in order to make
strong, high-quality wire connections.
And, unlike other ultrasonic welders, the
SpliceRite™ is able to bond wire bundles
even if the wires are oxidised or tin plated.
The SpliceRite™ comes in both 1,500
and 2,500 watt capacity and utilises
Sonobond’s patented‘wedge-reed’system
of high vibratory force and low amplitude
coupling. Welds can be controlled
by height, energy or time. The unit’s
microprocessor is able to interface with a
computer via an RS232 port.
Sonobond Ultrasonics Inc – USA
Fax: +1 610 692 0674
Email:
Website :
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Drop in splicing time using Sonobond technology
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