This section provides an overview for ultrasonic machining as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 13 ultrasonic machining manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked ultrasonic machining companies as of November, 2024: 1.Advanced Research Corporation, 2.Sonics & Materials, Inc., 3.SONOTEC Co., ltd..
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An ultrasonic cutting machine is a device that uses ultrasonic waves to perform cutting and polishing operations. Cutting oil or abrasive slurry is applied between the ultrasonically vibrating tool and the workpiece, causing the surface of the workpiece to undergo brittle fracture and material removal gradually. Ultrasonic processing machines consist of a transducer that vibrates ultrasonically, an oscillator that drives the transducer, and a cutting tool.
Ultrasonic machining is one of the few machining methods that can process three-dimensional shapes of brittle materials, even if the materials are not conductive.
Ultrasonic machines are used to process brittle materials and materials that are difficult to process by general machining. Examples include cutting hard ceramic and metal materials, cutting hard-to-cut carbon fiber, processing quartz glass, and polishing molds.
In addition to hard materials, ultrasonic processing machines are also used for cutting cakes and pie crusts that easily lose their shape, slicing bread, and cutting pizza into pieces, which are commercialized as ultrasonic food cutters. The microscopic ultrasonic vibration reduces frictional resistance between the blade and the food, resulting in a clean-cut surface.
Ultrasonic processing machines apply ultrasonic vibrations to blades to reduce cutting resistance and achieve high processing speed and high precision cutting. There are several ultrasonic machining methods, including cutter and grinding, but the principles of typical methods are explained here.
In spindle machining, ultrasonic vibration is applied to the machining jig, and the jig is rotated for machining. In abrasive grain processing, abrasive grains are poured into the ultrasonically vibrating processing jig, and then ground and processed in small quantities.
The following is a brief description of the oscillator and transducer that make up the ultrasonic processing machine. The oscillator converts electric power into ultrasonic vibration. Since the operating frequency of the transducer varies with the blade and grinding wheel, it is equipped with an electronic circuit to adjust it to the optimum frequency.
The transducer consists of a bolted Langevin-type transducer (commonly called BL transducer) that generates ultrasonic vibration, a fixed horn that increases the amplitude, and a blade that transmits the vibration. There are several types of blades depending on the application, and they are used according to the situation.
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U.S. Solid, founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 2011 is a manufacturer of precision laboratory cuvettes, laboratory material and equipment. The company's product portfolio includes Valves Motorized Ball Valves, Solenoid Valves, Pneumatic Valves, ultrasonic cleaners and pipe connectors. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Home and Garden, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. They also offer services such as shipping, warranty, customer and technical support and Product Selection Guidance.
Sonics & Materials Inc., founded in 1969 with headquarters in the USA, is a manufacturer of a broad range of plastic welding equipment, tooling, and components. The company's manufacturing is divided into four divisions: plastics assembly, liquid processing, metal welding, and ultrasonic cutting and sealing. Sonics & Materials Inc.'s products include ultrasonic plastic welders, vibration welders, hand-held units, bench model presses, and ultrasonic kits for OEM installation. The company holds ISO 9001 certification and also offers custom design, tooling, and production of equipment for client-specific requirements.
Advanced Research Corporation, founded in White Bear Lake, MN, in 1986 is a Precision Engineering Machine Shop. The company's product portfolio includes 3D Chip Stacks, Aperture Strips, SiC Chucks, Wafer Chucks and X-ray Windows. They also provide services such as Wafer Scale Fabrication, Precision Machining Services, Contract Manufacturing, Engineering and Metrology and Analytical Services. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building.
SONOBOND ULTRASONICS, INC., founded in the United States in 1960, is a supplier of ultrasonic metal welding and textile bonding equipment. The company offers a range of textile bonding machines for applications like nonwoven fabric bonding and embossing, ultrasonic metal welding machines are capable of welding various metals with speed and precision, and ustomized equipment and solutions to meet the specific needs. It serves industries such as electronic, environmental, filtration, HVAC, photovoltaic, and medical.
SONOTEC Co. Ltd., established in 1982 and based in Kawasaki, Japan, is a manufacturer of ultrasonic equipment. The company's products include ultrasonic cutters, polishers, and circuit board repair tools. These advanced tools are crucial for processing various industry materials, like polishing carbon prepregs and precise engraving. The company designs and makes ultrasound devices for industrial use, serving domestic and international markets, including the USA, the EU, and Southeast Asia. This technology finds its place not only in medical examination machines but also in industrial detectors and humidifiers.
DMG MORI is based in Japan since 1948 as a manufacturer of machine tools and precision machining systems. Their product portfolio includes CNC lathes, milling machines, advanced multi-axis machining centers, and additive manufacturing systems. The company caters to diverse industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy, medical, and general engineering. In the automotive industry, their machines are utilized for precision component manufacturing. Aerospace companies produce critical parts for aircraft. The energy sector utilizes its equipment for the production of components used in power generation and other systems. Additionally, medical technology companies rely on machinery for manufacturing of medical devices and implants.
Minder-Hightech Co.,ltd, established in 2014 and headquartered in Guangzhou, China, emerged as a manufacturer specializing in automation solutions. Its product portfolio encompasses automatic soldering machines, dispensing robots, and screw fastening machines, serving industries such as electronics, automotive, medical, consumer goods, and packaging. Its products are designed to streamline manufacturing processes including soldering, dispensing adhesives, and screw fastening. The machining workshop features lathes, grinders, wire cutting, drilling machines, and more, offering fixture design, production, and sample services.
MS Ultraschall Technologie GmbH, founded in Spaichingen, Baden-Württemberg, in 1965 is a manufacturer of turnkey custom ultrasonic machines. The company's product portfolio includes ultrasonic series machines, ultrasonic series welding machines, ultrasonic systems, ultrasonic components and Workpiece holders and anvils. They serve markets such as the Packaging Industry and Food, Textile Industry, Medical Technology, Consumer Goods and Electrical components. The company also provides services including engineering support, after-sales services and distribution.
Sonowave SRL, based out of Legnano, Lombardy, Italy, is an ultrasonic cutting and welding equipment designer and manufacturer. The company specializes in the production of equipment used in textile cutting and plastic welding applications. Its products include ultrasonic spot welding machines, OEM ultrasonic welding kits built to bolt onto automatic welding machines, and handheld ultrasonic cutting devices designed for the free-form cutting of curves and shapes through fabric. The company primarily provides OEM machinery to automation producers as well as end users.
Suministros Grupo Esper, SL was established in 2016 and is a manufacturer and supplier of laboratory equipment based in Badalona, Barcelona, Spain. The company manufactures various instruments such as air forced convection furnace, vertical laminar flow cabinet, and immersion thermostats. The company offers 2 years warranty for all its equipment, delivery times under 48 hours, and technical supports of repairs and technical advice between 24 to 48 hours after customer's request.
Ningbo Scientz Biotechnology Co.,Ltd, founded in 1989 and based in Zhejiang, China is a manufacturer and supplier of ultrasonic apparatus and laboratory & scientific instruments. The company’s product portfolio is composed of melting furnaces, multi-block thermal cyclers, ultrasonic homogenizers, high-speed dispersator, and laboratory equipment such as spectrophotometers, centrifuges, microscopes, dry bath incubators, and rotary evaporators. They have completed the ISO 9001 certification and their products are used in industrial, pharmaceutical, environmental protection, research institutes, and hospital applications.
EngineeringClicks, founded in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, in 2009 is an online mechanical design engineering portal. The company's product portfolio includes a wide range of tutorials, articles, and courses, design tools, community engagement, and job listings, freelance projects, and industry challenges. The company serves industries in IT, manufacturing, design and architecture and software. The company has members from all over the world including Australia, Canada, China, India, the UK, and the USA.
Hantop Intelligence Tech., founded in Taichung City, in 2018 is a supplier of Ultrasonic Machining Modules. The company's product portfolio includes Advanced ceramics machining, Aerospace machining, ultrasonic machining module, CFRP machining, and Nomex machining. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, New Product Design and Development and Custom Manufacturing. The company serves markets such as Food and Beverage, consumer goods, Automotive, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology and Chemical and Petrochemical.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Advanced Research Corporation |
17.6%
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2 | Sonics & Materials, Inc. |
11.5%
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3 | SONOTEC Co., ltd. |
11.0%
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4 | U.S. Solid |
9.3%
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5 | Minder-Hightech Co.,ltd |
7.1%
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6 | SONOBOND ULTRASONICS, INC. |
6.6%
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7 | EngineeringClicks |
6.6%
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8 | Sonowave S.r.l. |
6.0%
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9 | Hantop Intelligence Tech. |
6.0%
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10 | DMG MORI CO., LTD. |
5.5%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the ultrasonic machining page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 4 | 36.4% |
Japan | 2 | 18.2% |
China | 2 | 18.2% |
Germany | 1 | 9.1% |
Spain | 1 | 9.1% |
Republic of China | 1 | 9.1% |
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