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Section 9 – Care & Maintenance
Crowning
A surface which is burnished only in the inner
ring area around the stud, indicates the surface is
convex or crowned. An example of this is shown
in gure 9–5. To get an idea of amount of devia-
tion from a at surface, place a straight edge along
the stack element. Since its surface is higher at the
center than at the edges, there will be a gap at the
outer edge of the element.
Center Depression
A surface which is burnished only in the outer ring
area around the edge, indicates the surface is con-
cave or depressed. An example of this is shown in
gure 9–6. To get an idea of amount of deviation
from a at surface, place a straight edge along
the stack element. Since its surface is higher at
the edge than at the center, there will be a visible
gap near the center indicating the depth of the
depression.
Corrosion
Corrosion is a factor to consider when determin-
ing the overall system performance. Over time,
corrosion can build up on the mating surfaces of
the acoustic stack. This build up interferes with
the efcient transfer of ultrasonic energy to the
parts to be welded. It may contribute to a loss
in performance. Evidence of corrosion build up
includes discolored mating surfaces or surfaces
encrusted with hard deposits. To extend equipment
life and maintain performance levels, minimize the
system’s exposure to corrosive sources.
Figure 9–5 Crowned Surface
Figure 9–6 Center Depression
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