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Recent developments were oriented towards optical characterization (laser transmission, absorption, etc.) at a wide range of the infrared wavelengths and optimized mechanical performance of polyamides (PA) for the infrared/laser through-transmission welding technology (TTLW).

The influence of coloring technology and type of pigments being used was also analyzed. During this study, recommendations were developed for optimizing the non carbon black pigment loading in various non-reinforced and fiber-glass-reinforced PA 6 grades. Additionally, we will discuss the efficiency of an advanced method of J - color technology (structural methods of coloring effects) for TTLW of the colored PA based plastic.

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laser welding polyamide optical characterization

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Forward to Better Understanding of Optical Characterization and Development of Colored Polyamides for the Infra-Red/Laser Welding,Part II - Family of Colored Polyamides

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