Optimization of Ultrasonic Welding Parameters for Superior Wire Terminations

This research focuses on optimizing ultrasonic welding parameters to enhance wire terminations, which are crucial for automotive electrical systems. Using response surface methodology with a Box–Behnken design, we systematically evaluated key parameters amplitude, air pressure, welding time, weld bo...

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Main Authors: Sivakorn Angthong, Rapee Kanchana, Voraya Wattanajitsiri, Kittipong Kimapong, Kaona Jongwuttanaruk
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/je/8941576
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author Sivakorn Angthong
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description This research focuses on optimizing ultrasonic welding parameters to enhance wire terminations, which are crucial for automotive electrical systems. Using response surface methodology with a Box–Behnken design, we systematically evaluated key parameters amplitude, air pressure, welding time, weld bond height, and weld bond width to maximize tensile strength and minimize electrical resistance. Optimal settings were identified: an amplitude of approximately 19798 Hz, air pressure at 5 MPa, and welding time of 5 s, resulting in high tensile strength and superior weld quality, with desirability scores of 0.9909. Significant factors affecting peel and pull forces were amplitude, welding time, and weld bond width, while air pressure and weld bond height were less critical. Further experiments confirmed the reliability of these optimal settings, matching predicted values. SEM micrographs provided detailed visual confirmation, showing complete bonding on both sides of the die ridge, thus ensuring the integrity and strength of the ultrasonic welds. These findings underscore the importance of precise parameter control in ultrasonic welding, contributing to improved practices in the automotive and other manufacturing industries.
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spelling doaj-art-fa11303ee30941f48d2eb621effd42212025-08-20T02:40:59ZengWileyJournal of Engineering2314-49122025-01-01202510.1155/je/8941576Optimization of Ultrasonic Welding Parameters for Superior Wire TerminationsSivakorn Angthong0Rapee Kanchana1Voraya Wattanajitsiri2Kittipong Kimapong3Kaona Jongwuttanaruk4Department of Industrial EngineeringDepartment of Industrial EngineeringDepartment of Industrial EngineeringDepartment of Industrial EngineeringDepartment of Industrial EngineeringThis research focuses on optimizing ultrasonic welding parameters to enhance wire terminations, which are crucial for automotive electrical systems. Using response surface methodology with a Box–Behnken design, we systematically evaluated key parameters amplitude, air pressure, welding time, weld bond height, and weld bond width to maximize tensile strength and minimize electrical resistance. Optimal settings were identified: an amplitude of approximately 19798 Hz, air pressure at 5 MPa, and welding time of 5 s, resulting in high tensile strength and superior weld quality, with desirability scores of 0.9909. Significant factors affecting peel and pull forces were amplitude, welding time, and weld bond width, while air pressure and weld bond height were less critical. Further experiments confirmed the reliability of these optimal settings, matching predicted values. SEM micrographs provided detailed visual confirmation, showing complete bonding on both sides of the die ridge, thus ensuring the integrity and strength of the ultrasonic welds. These findings underscore the importance of precise parameter control in ultrasonic welding, contributing to improved practices in the automotive and other manufacturing industries.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/je/8941576
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Journal of Engineering
title Optimization of Ultrasonic Welding Parameters for Superior Wire Terminations
title_full Optimization of Ultrasonic Welding Parameters for Superior Wire Terminations
title_fullStr Optimization of Ultrasonic Welding Parameters for Superior Wire Terminations
title_full_unstemmed Optimization of Ultrasonic Welding Parameters for Superior Wire Terminations
title_short Optimization of Ultrasonic Welding Parameters for Superior Wire Terminations
title_sort optimization of ultrasonic welding parameters for superior wire terminations
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