vibration welding has numerous advantages over other conventional plastic welding processes. since the heat is created at an interface, the molten polymers are not exposed to open air, preventing oxidation and contamination of the weld during the process. no filler material is required, and when welding components of the same material the joint can be expected to be just as strong as the bulk material. heating is localized to the interface, decreasing the chances of material degradation seen with other processes which require a heat source well above the melt temperature of the material. the process itself is cost effective, with no consumables and short cycle times. vibration welding produces virtually no smoke or fume, requires little surface preparation, and works well for a multitude of applications, making it well suited to mass production environments.