Heat Staking the Bezel for an Automobile Dashboard
This video showcases a Thermal Press International H-Series machine used to heat stake the bezel for an automotible dashboard in a 2-up configuration. Automotive interior components such as dashboard bezels require precise alignment, consistent forming, and strong mechanical fastening to ensure durability, fit, and long-term performance under varying environmental conditions. In this application, the bezel […]
Heat Staking a Large Automobile Taillight Assembly
This video showcases a custom-format Thermal Press International machine engineered to heat stake a large automotbile taillight assembly. Applications such as automotive lighting components often require hgih-strength fasteneing, precise alignment, and repeatable thermal forming across multiple stake points to ensure structural integrity, fit, and long-term performance in demanding vehicle environments. In this process, the taillight […]
Heat Staking 2 Very Small PCBs
This video showcases Thermal Press International’s C-Series machine being used to heat stake two very small printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies simultaneously using a custom-engineered 2-up fixture. Applications involving compact electronic assemblies require exceptional positional accuracy, controlled heat transfer, and repeatable forming parameters to ensure secure component retention without damaging sensitive circuitry. In this process, […]
Heat Swaging a Battery into a Wearable Medical Device
This video highlights a Thermal Press International C-Series machine performing precision heat swaging to secure a battery wihtin a wearable medical device assembly. Heat swaging is a controlled thermal forming process used to reshape thermoplastic features, creating a strong mechanical retention wihtout introducing vibration or particulate – making it expecially well suited for sensitive medical […]
4-Axis Heat Staking of a Taillight Assembly
This video showcases a specially customized H-Series machine, equipped with four distinct thermal heads for optimized versatility. It also features a power shuttle table for enhanced efficiency. To ensure operator safety, the This video features a specially customized H-Series Thermal Press configurated for 4-axis heat staking of an automotive taillight assembly. Applications like this often […]
Heat Staking Threaded Inserts 2
This video features a C-Series Thermal Press configured for the heat staking of threaded inserts, a common application used to create strong, reliable threads in plastic components. This process is widely used across industries where durable fastening solutions are required without compromising part integrity. The system is equipped with a power shuttle table that enables […]
Heat Staking An LED Lighting Fixture
This video highlights a Thermal Press International H-Series Thermal Press configured for precision heat staking of an LED lighting array. Heat staking is a reliable and controlled method for fastening plastic components in electronic assemblies, providing strong mechanicial bonds without introducing vibration or stress that could impact sensitive circuitry. In this application, the LED lighting […]
Enhancing Plastic Housings: The Art of Thermal Insertion for Threaded Inserts
Introduction: In the realm of product design, the choice of materials often plays a critical role in determining the functionality and longevity of a product. Plastic, with its versatility and affordability, is a popular choice for various components, including housings for electronic devices, automotive parts, and consumer goods. However, when it comes to assembling plastic […]
5 Easy Design-for-Manufacturability Ideas
When developing new products, considering the entire production lifecycle early on is critical to ensuring a smooth transition to manufacturing. By incorporating manufacturing and assembly considerations into the design phase, you can save both time and money during production. Since the final product price plays a key role in its market viability, optimizing your design […]
Unlocking the Value of Heat Staking in Flexible Electronics Manufacturing
In the rapidly evolving world of electronics, flexible circuits and flexible electronics are gaining significant attention for their versatility and applications across industries like healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and aerospace. These circuits, characterized by their lightweight, thin, and bendable properties, enable innovative designs and functionalities that rigid printed circuit boards (PCBs) simply cannot offer. However, […]