The heat staking process is most commonly used in joining metal and plastics and sometimes two or more dissimilar plastics together. The thermoplastic component often has a stud molded into its base configuration. Then the metal, or other component to which it must be joined has a corresponding hole. Once the assembly is brought together and the stud is placed inside the hole, heat is applied to the stud to create a “rivet” effect, joining the components.

This process is inexpensive and is used in the assembly of many products. Some industry examples include:

• Automotive — thermoplastic interior panels to metal body components
• Electronics
• Consumer Appliances
• Printed Circuit Boards

Heat staking can be used in production lines that are manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic (robot integrated). Choosing Eldec Induction generators provides faster heating times, accurate energy and heat distribution, and rugged, reliable service.

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