single phases of mirror welding
1. starting position - insert the parts in the tool
| 2. the heating element is moved to the welding position  | 3. heating phase  | 4. shifting out the parts of the tool to shift out the heating element  |
5. shifting out the heating element  | 6. welding phase  | 7. opening the tool - removing the welded assembly  | red - heating element blue - tool yellow - parts |
visualization of the process
advantages of mirror welding
- low scrap rate
- precise and in some cases repeatable welding
- welding of mouldings with different wall thicknesses is possible
- allows welding of different types of plastics