This paper compares the differences in weld quality between orbital vibration and linear vibration welding of thermoplastics. Generally, orbital welding was found to weld parts faster with no loss in tensile or impact strength. For parts with thin unsupported walls, orbital welding was found to produce more uniform welds with higher tensile strength than linear vibration welding. In cases where low vibration amplitudes are required, orbital welding was able to join parts with slightly lower vibration amplitude and slightly lower collapse than linear vibration welding without sacrificing joint quality.
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