Abstract
This research paper presents a new possibility for the connection of metal sheets and fibre
reinforced plastics (FRPs) through a cold metal transfer welding process. Small metal projections
(pins) are welded onto metal surfaces by introduction of additional filler wire. These provide the
possibility for building up a fixation with composites through fibre-friendly form-closure and cocuring.
Results of tensile loaded double-lap shear geometries are presented for three types of pin
geometries. The hybrid joints will be characterized and compared in terms of maximum reaction
force and failure history. Joints with cylindrical and spiky pins inside show a certain load transfer
capability, where ultimate bearing load and post failure behaviour have a high dependence on the
quality of the co-cured adhesive bonding and the bending characteristics of the pins. Joints with
spherical ending pins show twice as high ultimate bearing loads at a much more distinctive joint
expansion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 465-468 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Materials Science Forum |
Volume | 690 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Research Field
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