What are some tips for welding thermoplastics?

Welding is the process of uniting surfaces by softening them with heat. The number one rule of welding thermoplastics is you must weld like-plastic to like-plastic. Reference our welding rod page for which material you may need. Be sure you are in a well-ventilated area, pre-heat your gun for at least 2 minutes, make sure your surfaces are clean and double check what type of plastic you are welding. Here we share even more tips on how to weld plastics .