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 The Kubota Research P-Wave™ system is used in both direct and through transmission mode to join a broad range of thermoplastic resins, composites and other polymers. At the heart of this system are the patented P-Wave™ IR Radiation Units, which use proprietary precision optics and wavelength control to guide the right infrared energy to the interface of the materials to be joined. This unique approach provides the ability to join a wide range of plastic parts including films, membranes, fabric, sheets, molded parts, tubes and pipes. The light-weight P-Wave™ 300HWG IR Radiation Unit can be hand-held or mounted on an automated system for spot, scan or 3D production applications, all made easy with its WaveGuide IR delivery. The following unique P-Wave™ system features make it a clear choice as the next-generation technology for joining plastics and advanced materials:
- Directly joins films, membranes and fabric using our unique transducer technology
- Quality has excellent cosmetic properties with non-invasive, subsurface joining of sheets and molded parts
- Strength of resin-to-resin joining is more than 2X greater than adhesive bonds
- Only the parts interface receives IR energy for joining with a strong bond
- Precise energy control with minimal flash and no particulates
- Joins sensitive pre-assembled parts with no vibration
- Joins materials that are not easily joined with conventional plastic welding technologies
- Wide range of joining capability, from very small to very large parts
- Joins dissimilar material combinations including PC, acrylics, PS, ABS, composites, elastomers
 The new P-Wave™ 2200H IR Radiation Unit, developed for composites manufacturing, is a great solution for joining and assembly where larger flat-surface joining applications are required. Based upon the same patented P-Wave™ technology, the 2200H with a joining path 140mm (5.5 in.) wide, can join sheets or strips of materials in a continuous bond, or use P-Wave™ Pseudo Joining Tape for large area joining such as fabrics applications.
Speaking of P-Wave™ technology extension products for joining and assembly...in addition to joining tape, we offer these additional products to enhance productivity and meet specific application needs:
- P-Wave™ Pseudo Gasket - For those molded parts which don't quite fit perfectly, or applications meant to contain gases or liquids...like fuel cells!
- P-Wave™ Transducer - To accelerate bonding by converting energy at the interface of some materials.
- P-Wave™ Detachable Fasteners - To attach to structural assemblies or other plastic parts with the unique ability to later detach for repairs or recycle.
So, whether it's hard-to-reach automated production joining applications or broad area sheet/parts assembly, Kubota Research has the solution you can depend on for immediate value and production reliability. Consistent across the P-Wave™ Product Line, you will find our new and unique technology delivers:
- Speed, latitude and versatility in production use
- Cost effectiveness & low operating cost
- Ease-of-use
- Minimal maintenance
- Strong, durable materials bond
- Protection of parts integrity
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