Heat staking also known as thermoplastic staking is the process of joining two dissimilar materials together. In heat staking we use local heating and cooling to raise the temperature of plastic …

Jul 23, 2025 · Heat staking, also known as thermal staking, is a process used to join or secure materials—usually plastics or a combination of plastic and other materials like metal. It works by …

In thermal staking, also referred to as “heading or riveting”, the controlled flow of the molten plastic is used to capture or retain another component, usually of a different material.

Oct 20, 2025 · Heat staking, also called thermoplastic staking or thermal staking, is a joining method that uses heat and pressure to join two or more parts where at least one part is made of plastic. The …

Heat staking stands as a fundamental process in modern manufacturing, offering a reliable means to mechanically lock thermoplastic components in place through controlled heating and reformation.

Sonitek's heat staking systems use heat and pressure to join thermoplastics with precision. Key processes: Insertion (up to M10), Staking (multi-stud/tab), Degating (±.010"), and Date Coding. Ideal …

Nov 23, 2025 · Heat staking is a joining technique that uses heat and pressure to deform a plastic component, creating a mechanical interlock with another part, often made of a different material.

In need of more force in your assembly? The HT2500 and HT4000 have all the power you need in a high tonnage heat staking machine. We also offer bench top and hand operated systems like our …

Thermal staking is an assembly method that uses the controlled melting and reforming of a plastic stud or boss to capture or lock another plastic or metal component of an assembly in place. The plastic …

Heat staking is a process which utilizes pulsed heat to join two or more parts together where at least one part is made out of plastic. It works by heating a plastic part to just above the glass transition …