Welding Thermoplastics
Welding is the process of uniting surfaces by softening them with heat. When welding thermoplastics, one of the key components is the material itself. For as long as plastic welding has been around many people still do not understand the basics which is critical to a proper weld.
The No. 1 rule of welding thermoplastics is you must weld like-plastic to like-plastic. In order to get a strong, consistent weld, it is necessary to make sure your substrate and your welding rod are identical; for instance, polypropylene to polypropylene, polyurethane to polyurethane or polyethylene to polyethylene.