| abstract |
Method and apparatus for joining two sheets (1) reinforced with unidirectionally aligned continuous fibers by ultrasonic welding, wherein the fibers are embedded in a polycarbonate matrix and the sheets have a substantially square and substantially flat butt end, characterized by the following steps: - on welding equipment, between the horn (2) and the anvil (3), aligning the sheets adjacent to each other in the area of the butt end, - welding the sheets using ultrasonic waves, wherein the horn and The bottom anvil exerts pressure on the sheets to be welded, perpendicular to the butt ends of the sheets, in the melting zone between the sheets, - removing the sheets welded together (4) from the welding device. |