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Sonics & Materials, Inc. MX Series Linear Vibration Welder Applications Carpet and Trim to Interior Automotive Panels Automotive Pillars Glove Boxes Head Lamp Assemblies Tail Lamp Assemblies Instrument Panels Air Intake Manifolds Medical Devices Fuel Tanks Filters Design Sonics’ MX Series Linear Vibration Welders are designed for assembling large and/or complex shaped thermoplastic parts. The machines can also be tooled to assemble multiple smaller parts simultaneously. The MX Series can bond virtually all thermoplastic materials, whether injection molded, extruded, formed or thermoformed. Dissimilar materials (with compatible melting points), materials with fillers as well as composite materials and fabrics can also be bonded. Process The process of vibration welding is based on simple physics. One part is held stationary in a lower tool. Under applied pressure, the mating part is vibrated against the stationary part in a linear direction. This combination of linear motion and pressure creates friction, which in turn, generates heat in the weld joint. The friction brings the two parts to their melt temperatures and bonding occurs. Machine Each MX Series Vibration Welder features an industrial computer with a WindowsTM based operating system and touch panel operator interface to program and monitor all parameters of the system, insuring quality, consistency and ease in setup and use. Sonics’ patented AUTO-TUNE feature allows the system to detect, set and lock the upper tool’s optimum frequency in seconds. This facilitates maximum efficiency with minimal power to drive the tool at its pre-set amplitude. MX10 Vibration Welder MX10 MX15 MX20 MX25 DIMENSIONAL DATA A - Machine Width 96" (2438 mm) 96" (2438 mm) 120" (3048 mm) 120" (3048 mm) B - Machine Depth 38" (965 mm) 38" (965 mm) 38" (965 mm) 38" (965 mm) C - Machine Height 75" (1905 mm) 85" (2159 mm) 75" (1905 mm) 85" (2159 mm) D - Horizontal Opening 48" (1219 mm) 48" (1219 mm) 72" (1828 mm) 72" (1828 mm) E - Vertical Opening 23" (584 mm) 23" (584 mm) 23" (584 mm) 23" (584 mm) F - Floor to Lift Table Load Height 41" (1041 mm) 41" (1041 mm) 41" (1041 mm) 41" (1041 mm) Lift Table Bed - Front to Back 22" (558 mm) 22" (558 mm) 22" (558 mm) 22" (558 mm) Lift Table Stroke 20" (508 mm) 20" (508 mm) 20" (508 mm) 20" (508 mm) Vibration Platen 37.75" x 14.75" 37.75" x 14.75" 37.75" x 14.75" 37.75" x 14.75" (958 mm x 374 mm) (958 mm x 374 mm) (958 mm x 374 mm) (958 mm x 374 mm) POWER DATA Maximum Clamp Force (Less Lower Fixture Weight) 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN) 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN) 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN) 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN) 10 Horsepower (7.45 kW) Standard Standard Standard Standard 20 Horsepower (14.90 kW) Optional Optional Optional Optional Output Frequency Range 200 to 250 Hz. 200 to 250 Hz. 200 to 250 Hz. 200 to 250 Hz. Amplitude Range .040" to .070" .040" to .070" .040" to .070" .040" to .070" (1 mm to 1.78 mm) (1 mm to 1.78 mm) (1 mm to 1.78 mm) (1 mm to 1.78 mm) WEIGHT DATA Approximate Gross Weight 7,500 lbs. (3401 kg) 8,000 lbs. (3628 kg) 8,500 lbs. (3854 kg) 9,000 lbs. (4081 kg) Upper Tool Weight - Standard Springs 90 lbs. (41 kg) Max 90 lbs. (41 kg) Max 90 lbs. (41 kg) Max 90 lbs. (41 kg) Max Upper Tool Weight - Heavy Springs 120 lbs. (54 kg) Max 120 lbs. (54 kg) Max 120 lbs. (54 kg) Max 120 lbs. (54 kg) Max UTILITY REQUIREMENTS Electrical 480 VAC - 3 PH. 480 VAC - 3 PH. 480 VAC - 3 PH. 480 VAC - 3 PH. 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 25 Amps 25 Amps 25 Amps 25 Amps (Other Electrical Voltages Available) 15 kVa 15 kVa 15 kVa 15 kVa Pneumatic/Air 80 PSI Min 80 PSI Min 80 PSI Min 80 PSI Min PRESSURE LINEAR MOTION C E F B A D Sonics vibration welding equipment and tooling is manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. patent numbers: 6,066,217, 6,227,275, 6,364,977, 6,588,644 Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in U.S.A. 2.5M/03/08 © 2008 Sonics & Materials, Inc. Sonics & Materials, Inc. A3787 ISO 9001 Not responsible for typographical errors. Registered by UL to ISO 9001 ® ® Corporate Headquarters 53 Church Hill Road Newtown, CT 06470 USA 203.270.4600 800.745.1105 203.270.4610 fax info@sonics.com www.sonics.com European Office 13, Rue Pre-de-la-Fontaine CH-1217 Meyrin/Satigny Switzerland (41) (0) 22/364 1520 (41) (0) 22/364 2161 fax europe@sonicsandmaterials.ch www.sonics.com CELEBRATING Y E A R S 40