SonoAnalyzer beta now available for download

17 April, 2008 - 13:47 — Chris

The new, stand-alone, Java-OpenGL version of the aging Sonotrode calculator is finally available for limited release. This is a copy of the e-mail which has just gone out to the registered beta-testers.

Hello hopeful beta-testers!

Sorry for the delay getting this program out, and thanks for your patience so far. I have now finally got everything in place for limited publication of the first release version: 0.20 beta.

I'll be putting together some detailed instructions shortly but for anyone keen to try it as soon as possible, you can now download a copy from the powerultrasonics.com website. As a registered beta-tester, you can go to the site (if necessary, log in with your username and password) and in the menu on the left of the page, directly below your username you should see a link "SonoAnalyzer beta" which leads to the downloads page.

Currently available are downloads for Linux (RedHat, SUSE and similar distributions) and Windows. I'd be interested to test it on other systems also so if you need something else please ask.

New PowerUltrasonics web site

10 March, 2008 - 13:02 — Chris

If you've ever visited this site before you may have noticed that it's just changed... a lot! As well as the obvious style change, the entire structure of the site has been updated. Both of these changes were long overdue - the site has been relatively unchanged since its original launch in 1999 (prehistory in internet terms!).

The new site uses the popular and powerful Drupal content management framework, allowing me to combine all the separate logins of the old site (newsletter subscriptions, supplier database access and forums) into a single integrated system. It's also going to help a lot in the development of some new features of the site, coming very soon (watch this space!).

In the short term though, there is one small disadvantage - all passwords will need to be reset. To log-in to the new site please request a new password and follow the instructions. You can also find this link at the bottom of the left-sidebar on every page. The same process applies to both forum users and suppliers who held passwords to the old system. My apologies for the inconvenience but I trust you'll find it worthwhile.

At present I've transferred just about all the content from the old site. I'll be adding new content over the next few months to bring the site fully up to date. If you discover any problems with the new site please let me know, either by adding a comment here or via the contact page.

Thanks for your patience!
Chris

SonoAnalyzer beta

PowerUltrasonics SonoAnalyzer sonotrode (ultrasonic horn) analysis software
PowerUltrasonics SonoAnalyzer software makes the power of finite-element analysis accessible to all! Low cost, no specialist expertise required. Beta-testers wanted now!

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UltrasonicsWorld.com online store

A new online ultrasonics components store has just opened at www.UltrasonicsWorld.com. Check their amazing prices for replacement ultrasonics components, fully compatible with the major manufacturers' originals at a fraction of the cost.

ZVEI Handbook Horn / Sonotrode design and manufacture

24 March, 2005 - 13:00 — Chris

Excerpts from the ZVEI handbook on ultrasonic plastic welding equipment design and manufacture

ZVEI (the German Electrical Manufacturers Association) produced a handbook some 20+ years ago covering all aspects of ultrasonic plastic welding equipment design and manufacture. This book "Ultrasonic assembly of thermoplastic mouldings and semi-finished products - Recommendations on methods, construction and applications", remains highly relevant today and the section on sonotrode (horn) design, manufacture and tuning is the best publicly available information I know on this topic.

ZVEI has kindly given me permission to reproduced the relevant section here. The complete handbook is still available direct from them: Sonotrode design and manufacture (from ZVEI Handbook).

Site updates

1 March, 2005 - 14:00 — Chris

If you're a supplier please check and update your entry in the ultrasonics suppliers database, since new fields are available for you to include more detailed information about your business. More details and instructions on the Latest news page.

To those of you who have already seen the planned improvements to the site and given me your opinions - thank you. I am listening but have limited time to work on this so please be patient! If you haven't yet, please see the developments page, or have your say on the discussion forum (bulletin board).

Sonotrode Calculator - first draft

14 October, 2004 - 14:00 — Chris

sonotrode calculator
First draft of the specialised ultrasonic component calculator is now up for testing and comments. This offers sound velocity, wavelength and frequency calculations for some simple shapes in commonly used materials such as steel, titanium and aluminium.

Power Ultrasonics - What?!

31 December, 1999 - 13:00 — Chris

Newcomers to the technology should start with the introduction to power ultrasound for an explanation of the physics and a description of the equipment used.

Then the anatomy page describes the components of a high power ultrasonic system.

Finally the applications page describes a variety of high-power industrial applications such as cleaning, cutting, forming, machining, sieving, sintering, welding and sonochemistry.

Want more information?...

Technical articles and research papers from researchers around the world. Specialist books on: ultrasound physics sonochemistry transducers and materials industrial applications provided by Barnes and Noble .

Database of ultrasonic equipment suppliers around the world. (If your company is a supplier of ultrasonic equipment or expertise, and I haven't yet found you then please add your details.)

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