High-strength joints are welded in seconds in carbon-reinfored thermoplastic beams. Resistance-welding electrode applies heat and pressure to joint and is spring-loaded to follow softening material to maintain contact; it also holds parts together for cooling and hardening. Both transverse and longitudinal configurations can be welded. Adhesive bonding and encapsulation are more time consuming methods and introduce additional material into joint, while ultrasonic heating can damage graphite fibers in composite.


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    Title :

    Resistance welding graphite-fiber composites


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    Publication date :

    1980-09-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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