Abstract: An ultrasonic welding assembly, comprising a sonotrode, wherein the sonotrode further includes at least one welding region and at least one node adjacent to the welding region; a mount for supporting the sonotrode, wherein the mount further includes a force application region; at least one ultrasonic transducer connected to the sonotrode for transmitting acoustic vibrations to the at least one welding region; at least one roller connected to the sonotrode in a flexible manner for permitting rotation of the sonotrode about its axis; a device for maintaining axial alignment of the sonotrode relative to a target welding area; and a low-friction bearing in contact with the at least one node for the application of force thereto, wherein the at least one low-friction bearing is connected to the mount.

Abstract: An ultrasonic welding assembly, comprising a sonotrode, wherein the sonotrode further includes at least one welding region and at least one node adjacent to the welding region; a mount for supporting the sonotrode, wherein the mount further includes a force application region; at least one ultrasonic transducer connected to the sonotrode for transmitting acoustic vibrations to the at least one welding region; at least one roller connected to the sonotrode in a flexible manner for permitting rotation of the sonotrode about its axis; a device for maintaining axial alignment of the sonotrode relative to a target welding area; and a low-friction bearing in contact with the at least one node for the application of force thereto, wherein the at least one low-friction bearing is connected to the mount.

Abstract: An ultrasonic welding assembly, comprising: a sonotrode having a single welding region and two nodal regions formed on either side of the welding region; a mounting plate for supporting the sonotrode having a force application region on the upper surface thereof; at least one ultrasonic transducer connected to the sonotrode; at least one diaphragm spring disposed between the ultrasonic transducer and the sonotrode; at least one roller bearing connected to the diaphragm spring; at least two linear guides connected to the roller bearing, wherein the at least two linear guides are connected to the mounting plate and support the roller bearing and the sonotrode in a flexible manner; and first and second low-friction linear bearings in contact with nodal regions for the application of downward force to the sonotrode, wherein the first and second linear bearings are connected to the mounting plate.

Abstract: A machining system that includes an ultrasonic machining assembly, wherein the ultrasonic machining assembly further includes a machining tool; a collet adapted to receive the machining tool; and an ultrasonic transducer, wherein the ultrasonic transducer is operative to transmit acoustical vibrations to the machining tool; and a machining apparatus, wherein the machining apparatus is adapted to receive and secure the ultrasonic machining assembly, and wherein the machining apparatus is operative to transmit torque to the machining tool by applying rotary motion to the ultrasonic machining assembly.

Abstract: An ultrasonic welding assembly, comprising: a sonotrode having a single welding region and two nodal regions formed on either side of the welding region; a mounting plate for supporting the sonotrode having a force application region on the upper surface thereof; at least one ultrasonic transducer connected to the sonotrode; at least one diaphragm spring disposed between the ultrasonic transducer and the sonotrode; at least one roller bearing connected to the diaphragm spring; at least two linear guides connected to the roller bearing, wherein the at least two linear guides are connected to the mounting plate and support the roller bearing and the sonotrode in a flexible manner; and first and second low-friction linear bearings in contact with nodal regions for the application of downward force to the sonotrode, wherein the first and second linear bearings are connected to the mounting plate.

Abstract: A device for use in a machining system, including an ultrasonic transducer, wherein the ultrasonic transducer is adapted to receive a tool bit; a housing adapted to be both compatible with the machining system and to receive the ultrasonic transducer, wherein the housing is operative to isolate all radial and other vibrations generated by the ultrasonic transducer except the axial vibrations transmitted to the tool bit; and a tool holder, wherein the tool holder and the top portion of the housing are mechanically coupled to one another.