Heat Staking an Automotive PCB Assembly 2-Up

Heat staking automotive PCB 2-up using Thermal Press machine

This video highlights an H-Series Thermal Press configured for heat staking automotive PCB assemblies in a 2-up configuration, enabling increased throughput while maintaining precise process control. The system incorporates a power shuttle table and custom-engineered tooling to streamline loading, positioning, and cycling. Two PCB assemblies are loaded into the dedicated fixture, where they are securely […]

Heat Staking an Automobile PCB Assembly on a Manual Press

Heat staking automobile PCB on manual Thermal Press machine

This video showcases a Thermal Press International manual thermal press being used during the process development phase of an automotive PCB heat staking application. The system provides a flexible and cost-effective solution for evaluating feasibility, optimizing process parameters, and refining tooling design before transitioning to production. In this application, the PCB assembly is poisitioned within […]

In-Line Conveyor Heat Staking of a High-Density LED Array

In-line conveyor heat staking of high-density LED array using Thermal Press machine

This video demonstrates a simulated production cycle of Thermal Press International’s In-Line Conveyor Thermal Press operating within a SMEMA-compatible automated manufacturing line. The system is designed to integrate directly into conveyorized assembly environments where consistent throughput, repeatability, and minimal manual handling are critical to production efficiency. In this application, a pallet carrying a high-density LED […]

Heat Staking Threaded Inserts

Heat staking threaded inserts on a Thermal Press machine

This video demonstrates a Thermal Press International C-Series machine performing precision heat staking of threaded inserts into thermoplastic components. Heat staking is a highly controlled thermal assembly process that allows metal inserts to be securely embedded into plastic parts, creating strong, repeatable threads without introducing stress or damage to the surrounding matierial. In this application, […]

Piezo Heat Swaging on a Rotary Table

Piezo heat swaging on rotary table using Thermal Press machine

This video features a C-Series Thermal Press performing heat swaging – a specialized form of heat staking – to secure piezoelectric sounders into a wearable medical device. This application requires precise control of heat and pressure to form secure, consistent stakes while protecting sensitive electronic components. The system is equipped with a rotary indexing table […]

PCB Heat Staking on a Rotary Table 2

PCB heat staking on a rotary table using C-Series Thermal Press with custom nesting

This video showcases a Thermal Press International C-Series machine performing PCB heat staking using a rotary table configuration designed to improve throughput and operator efficiency. Applications involving printed circuit board assemblies often require precise alignment, controlled heat transfer, and repeatable forming across multiple staking points to ensure secure component retention without damaging sensitive electronics. In […]

PCB Heat Staking on a Rotary Table 1

PCB heat staking on rotary table using Thermal Press machine

This video showcases a Thermal Press International C-Series machine configured for precision heat staking of printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies using a rotary indexing table. Heat staking is an ideal solution for mechanically fastening plastic components to PCBs without introducing vibration, particulate, or stress that can compromise sensitive electronic components. In this application, PCB assemblies […]

Heat Staking a Medical Microfluidic Card with Extremely Small Posts

Heat staking very small posts on a medical fluidic card using Thermal Press equipment

This video demonstrates Thermal Press International’s expertise in precision heat staking a medical microfluidic diagnostic card featuring seventeen extremely small thermoplastic posts. Applications such as this demand exceptional positional accuracy, repeatable heat transfer, and tightly controlled forming parameters to ensure each post is consistently staked wihout damaging delicate card features or surrounding components. The system […]

Heat Staking Small Auto Parts on a Rotary Table

Heat staking small automotive parts on rotary table using Thermal Press machine

This video showcases a Thermal Press International C-Series machine performing a precision heat staking operation on two small automotive components simultaneously. The application features split-level plastic posts, requiring controlled heat and pressure to form consistent, reliable stakes across multiple heights. The system is equipped with a rotary table, which significantly improves throughput by allowing part […]

Heat Staking a PCB_Up Close View

Close-up view of PCB heat staking using H-Series Thermal Press machine

This video provides an up-close view of a Thermal Press International H-Series machine performing a heat staking operation on a printed circuit board (PCB). Applications involving PCBs often require precise contorl of heat, pressure, and dwell time to form secure mechanical bonds without damaging sensitive electronic components. In this process, the PCB is positioned within […]