Ultrasonic Welding Horns (Sonotrodes)

Precision-machined ultrasonic horns in titanium, Steel, or aluminum for optimal energy transmission. Custom designs for complex geometries (e.g., multi-point welding) with ±0.01mm tolerance. Features include:

✔ Hardened tips for glass-filled materials

✔ FDA-compliant finishes for medical applications

✔ 3D simulation-optimized resonance profiles

An ultrasonic welding horn(also called ultrasonic sonotrode) is a component that connects the ultrasonic transducer and the welding object. Ultrasonic horns are typically made of materials such as aluminum, titanium, and steel, and their role is to transmit ultrasonic waves to the welding object and apply pressure. The ultrasonic horn’s design directly impacts the welding effect, making it one of the indispensable components in ultrasonic welding machines.     

Hyusonic ultrasonic sonotrodes are custom-engineered with CAD designs to create optimal structures for diverse welding applications. Prior to manufacturing, each sonotrode undergoes rigorous stress analysis to ensure peak welding performance. We achieve accuracy in horn production using precision CNC machining and laser measurement technology. Our ultrasonic sonotrodes are versatile tools suitable for a wide range of ultrasonic processes, including ultrasonic plastic welding, ultrasonic metal welding, and ultrasonic cutting.

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Horn of Different Designs

Industry-Proven Designs

  • Textile/fiber welding horns with serrated tips

  • Multi-point contact horns for automotive parts

  • Micro-welding tips for electronic components

Precision Engineering

  • CNC-machined to ±0.01mm tolerance

  • Resonant frequency matched to your transducer (15kHz/20kHz/28kHz/30kHz/35kHz/40kHz)

  • Professional Stress Analysis of Welding Horns for Uniform Amplitude Distribution

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Aluminum and Titanium Horns

Material Science Expertise

  • Aircraft-grade titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) for high-amplitude applications

  • Hardened aluminum alloys for cost-sensitive projects

  • Custom steel alloys for specialized metal welding

Surface Treatment of Ultrasonic Sonotrode

Due to the high-intensity operation, ultrasonic welding horns are prone to wear, adhesion, corrosion, etc., which lead to performance degradation. Surface treatment can ensure the smooth and uniform surface of the welding horn, avoiding issues such as insufficient welding strength, workpiece deformation, or unsightly weld spots caused by surface defects.

Different surface treatment processes

  • Plating process: Commonly, chrome or nickel is plated via electroplating or chemical methods, which can enhance the wear resistance and corrosion resistance of the welding horn, and improve the contact effect between the surface and workpieces.
  • Coating process: Common ones include diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating, titanium nitride (TiN) coating, and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coating, which can significantly extend the service life of the welding horn and reduce material adhesion.
  • Polishing treatment:  Mechanical or electrolytic polishing reduces surface roughness (Ra≤0.2μm) to minimize material adhesion.

Application Of Ultrasonic Sonotrode

Ultrasonic welding horns can be used for plastic welding, metal welding, non-woven fabric welding, etc. In addition, they can also be applied to the cutting, embossing, riveting, punching, etc. of composite materials such as textile materials, rubber, and leather.

replaceable ultrasonic horn(reveting, spot welding, embossing welding)

ultrasonic horn design guidelines

Our ultrasonic welding horns require personalized welding solutions to be evaluated based on specific product characteristics, followed by customized processing through mold opening. Only by designing the most suitable welding horns can the optimal welding effect be achieved.

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Ultrasonic welding head stress analysis diagram1
Stress Analysis Before Modification
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Stress Analysis After Modification

Customer FAQs

What is an ultrasonic welding horn used for?

An ultrasonic welding horn (sonotrode) is a critical component in ultrasonic welding systems that transfers high-frequency vibrations to the workpiece, enabling precise bonding of plastics, metals, or textiles.

Select based on:
✔ Frequency (15kHz, 20kHz, 28kHz, 30kHz, 35kHz or 40kHz)
✔ Material (titanium for durability, aluminum for cost-efficiency)
✔ Amplitude requirements (25μm–150μm)
✔ Part geometry (flat, knurled, or contoured tips)

Common materials:

  • Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) – High strength, long lifespan

  • Aluminum 7075 – Lightweight, economical

  • Tool steel – For specialized metal welding

Causes include:
✖ Resonance mismatch (incorrect frequency tuning)
✖ Overheating (poor cooling or excessive amplitude)
✖ Material fatigue (low-grade titanium or aluminum)

Yes! Custom horns are CNC-machined to match:

  • Unique part shapes (e.g., medical device components)

  • Specific amplitude requirements

  • Machine compatibility (Branson, Herrmann, etc.)

Look for manufacturers offering:
✅ ISO 9001 certification
✅ Free CAD design support
✅ Frequency testing reports

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