Design of a Cylindrical Megahertz Miniature Ultrasonic Welding Oscillator.

Abstract

Ultrasonic welding is an efficient and precise joining technology widely applied in aerospace, electronics, and medical industries. To overcome the limitations of conventional oscillators in high-frequency applications, this study proposes an innovative cylindrical oscillator design incorporating a 3.71 mm acoustic matching layer, operating at 1.76 MHz based on acoustic propagation theory. Through finite element analysis, a miniaturized oscillator with dimensions of 28 mm in diameter and 18 mm in height was developed, achieving optimized dynamic performance. Experimental validation via laser Doppler vibrometry confirmed a working surface amplitude exceeding 50 nm, while vibrations on non-functional walls were suppressed below 5 nm, with less than 5% deviation from simulation results. Prototype welding tests identified optimal process parameters-85 N welding pressure, 4 s welding time, and 3 s holding time-resulting in PVC joint tensile strengths exceeding 45 N. This work provides both an optimized hardware design and validated process guidelines, advancing the application of high-frequency micro-ultrasonic welding in precision, space-constrained environments.