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Secondary Operations:
Ultrasonic Welding: Shear Joint Design



Shear Joint Dimensions
Maximum Part
Dimensions
Interference
Per Side (I)
Part Dimension
Tolerance
0.75 in. 0.008–0.012 in. ±0.001 in.
(18 mm) (0.2–0.3 mm) (±0.025 mm)
0.75–1.5 in. 0.012–0.016 in. ±0.002 in.
(18–35 mm) (0.3–0.4 mm) (±0.05 mm)
1.5 in. 0.016–0.020 in. ±0.003 in.
(35 mm) (0.4–0.5 mm) (±0.075 mm)

Critical Constraints
  • Minimum radius of 0.030 in. (0.75 mm) on all corners to eliminate stress concentrations during welding.
  • Amplitude and energy requirements are part dependent.
  • Locate weld joint as close as possible to horn mating surface to avoid "far field" welding.
Notes
  • Shear joints are suggested for Eastman materials.