Abstract: A capillary holder for mounting a capillary onto a horn is provided that comprises a mounting hole formed in the horn that has a first width along a first axis that is smaller than a width of the capillary and a second width along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis that is larger than the width of the capillary. In particular, the mounting hole is configured such that application of a flexion force to reduce the second width simultaneously expands the first width so as to fit the capillary when the first width is larger than the width of the capillary, and removal of said flexion force contracts the first width whereby to grip the capillary using an elastic force of the horn.

Abstract: A flange-mounted transducer, such as an ultrasonic transducer, is provided that comprises a horn and a driver coupled to the horn for generating an oscillatory energy supply to the horn. A support structure interface is positioned at a node of longitudinal oscillatory displacement of the transducer and a support structure spaced from the horn extends from the support structure interface in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the horn. A flange mounted to the support structure at a node of radial oscillatory displacement of the support structure allows the transducer to be mounted to a machine, such as an ultrasonic wire-bonding machine, at a mounting position so that minimal vibration is transmitted from the transducer to the mounting position.