Branson 2000Xc - Table 6.11 Weld Modes

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6.9.1 Weld Modes
After analyzing your specific application, you can determine the Weld Mode to use to weld
your parts. A Weld Mode is a set of parameters that governs the weld. (Contact the
Branson Ultrasonics Applications Laboratory for more information on determining the best
mode for welding your application. See 1.3 Warranty Statement, Disclaimer).
There are six Weld Modes to choose from Time, Energy, Peak Power, Collapse Distance,
Absolute Distance, and Ground Detect Modes.
6.9.1.1 Time
You can use Time Mode to select the length of time (in seconds) that ultrasonic energy is
applied to your parts. Within Time Mode, you can also select several other parameters,
ranging from Hold Time (in seconds) to Suspect and Reject Limits.
6.9.1.2 Energy
You can use Energy Mode to select the amount of ultrasonic energy (in Joules) that is
applied to your parts. Within Energy Mode, you can also select several other parameters,
ranging from Hold Time (in seconds) to Suspect and Reject Limits.
6.9.1.3 Peak Power
You can use Peak Power Mode to select the maximum percentage of the total available
power that will be used to process your welds. When the power level you set is reached,
ultrasonics will be terminated. From within Peak Power Mode, you can also select several
other parameters, ranging from Hold Time (in seconds) to Suspect and Reject Limits.
6.9.1.4 Collapse Distance
You can use the Collapse Distance Mode to select the distance (in inches or milliliters)
your part will be collapsed before ultrasonic energy is terminated. This distance parameter
can be set when in Collapse Mode to establish Suspect and Reject Limits. Total Collapse
Limits in Collapse Mode is that value achieved at the end of Hold. Within Collapse Mode,
you can also select several other parameters, ranging from Hold Time (in seconds) to
Suspect and Reject limits.
Table 6.11 Weld Modes
Weld Modes
Time Energy*
Peak Power* Collapse Distance*
Collapse Distance* Ground Detect*
NOTICE
*In these modes, timeout can be used for control limits.