The impulse resistance welding: A new technique for joining advanced thermoplastic composite parts

Conference · Tue Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:412092

Arias, M; Ziegmann, G

Welding is a joining technique suitable for thermoplastic composites. This paper presents the development of a new, fast joining technique, which is based on the common resistance welding process. Heat is introduced by using electrical power pulses into the heating area and therefore this technique was called the Impulse Resistance Welding (IRW). The new technique will be described and discussed and the application of this technique by joining ribs to the skin of an aerodynamic spoiler part is demonstrated. The potential of an automation of the Impulse resistance welding process will be shown. Carbon fibre /PEEK (APC-2/AS4) has been selected as the material both for the skin and the rib.

• OSTI ID: 412092
• Report Number(s): CONF-960310-; TRN: 96:005072-0057
• Resource Relation: Conference: 41. international symposium of the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering and exhibition: materials and processes challenges - aging systems, affordability, alternative applications, Anaheim, CA (United States), 25-28 Mar 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of Society for the advancement of material and process engineering. 41st International SAMPE symposium and exhibition, Volume 41, Books 1 and 2; PB: 1844 p.
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
THERMOPLASTICS
RESISTANCE WELDING
CARBON FIBERS
AUTOMATION
JOINING
PROCESS HEAT
TENSILE PROPERTIES
YOUNG MODULUS