摘要 |
A method is provided for bonding components each having exposed surfaces made of thermoplastic materials. The exposed surface of one of the components e.g., having an outside surface formed into a helical pattern is treated with a liquid plasticizer and the exposed surface of another of the components is placed against the treated exposed surface. Then, at least one of the exposed surfaces is heated to a temperature above ambient, whereupon the surfaces are cooled, whereby such surfaces are fused together. In this way the heretofore conventional use of solvents or adhesives is avoided. |