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Laser Welding

Laser Welding Thermoplastics

Precision Laser Welding Service in Plastic Fabrication

At IPFL, we harness the advanced technology of laser welding to produce pristine, precision-bonded plastic components. Ideal for a range of industries, particularly the medical sector, our laser welding process meets stringent standards for cleanliness and compliance with FDA guidelines. Specializing in a variety of materials such as acrylic, polycarbonate, and Ultem, our laser welding creates bonds free from particulate matter, residue, and scaling.

Laser Welding: The IPFL Advantage

Hygienic Bonding Process: Ensures cleanliness, making it ideal for medical and food-grade applications.
Material Versatility: Effective on a range of plastics, offering flexibility for different project requirements.
Precision and Clarity: Perfect for clear or translucent components, maintaining material integrity and appearance.

Why Choose IPFL for Laser Welding?

Medical-Grade Standards: Adheres to strict health and safety guidelines, essential for medical device manufacturing.
Efficient and Accurate: Offers a quick process with precise bonding, ideal for both prototypes and production runs.
Quality Assurance: Every weld is thoroughly inspected for integrity and strength, guaranteeing the highest quality.

Which materials do we use for Laser Welding?

Acrylic

Acrylic's properties include high machinability, good thermal properties for a broad range of temperatures, and the distortion-free light transmission.
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Transparent
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Flexibility
Temperature Resistant
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Ultem Machining – Reliable Under Extreme Conditions

ULTEM is a High performance thermoplastic, also known as PEI, or polyetherimide, and is usually transparent amber in colour.
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Tan transparent
Toughness
Flexibility
Temperature Resistant
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PVC

PolyvinylChloride (PVC) is a well known and widely used plastic polymer which comes in two basic forms with slightly varying properties.
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Various
Toughness
Flexibility
Temperature Resistant
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COC

This very new material is now being leverage for applications where other materials such as acrylic could not perform.
Appearance
Transparent
Toughness
Flexibility
Temperature Resistant
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Micro-fluidic Diffusion Bonded manifold
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What is Laser Welding?

Laser welding technology enables us to extend our services further into the field of microfluidic plates and manifolds for prototypes, small batches and production quantities, in a range of materials such as; acrylic, polycarbonate and Ultem.

For cleaner, safer, more accurate bonded components with long-term stability, laser welding joins layers of thermoplastics, without additional chemicals or materials.

At IPFL, laser welding is more than a service – it’s a commitment to providing advanced, precise, and hygienic fabrication solutions. Our state-of-the-art laser welding capabilities are at the forefront of plastic fabrication technology, ensuring that every project we undertake meets the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

  • Excellent Bond strength – For long-term stability
  • Hermetic seals – For the elimination of leaks
  • Precision welding – For the miniaturisation of designs
  • Adjustability and Precision – For tight tolerances
  • Precise control – For consistent and repeatable welds
  • Quick process – For short lead times
  • No particulate matter residue – For a more hygienic method of bonding
  • Minimal or no Flash – for a clean, aesthetically pleasing job
  • Flexible manufacturing – for prototypes, small batches and production runs