Exploring ultrasonic and resistance welding for thermoplastic composite structures: Process development and application potential

IF 12.7 1区材料科学 Q1 ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Composites Part B: Engineering Pub Date : 2024-11-05 DOI:10.1016/j.compositesb.2024.111927

Lars Larsen, Manuel Endrass, Stefan Jarka, Simon Bauer, Maximilian Janek

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Abstract

Thermoplastic composites outperform in aerospace applications compared to thermoset composites due to their weldability, a key advantage. This feature streamlines manufacturing, allowing for precise assembly of complex shapes, reducing costs, and accelerating production. Additionally, it simplifies maintenance, enabling easy repair or replacement of damaged parts, thereby extending vehicle lifespan and minimizing downtime. With exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to corrosion and fatigue, weldable thermoplastic composites ensure reliable performance in the demanding aerospace environment. Overall, their weldability enhances efficiency, versatility, and safety in aerospace applications. This paper first presents an overview of various welding processes and discusses the special challenges of assembly processes in the aviation industry. This work then focuses from the authors’ perspective with regard to industrializability on the two most promising processes, resistance and ultrasonic welding.

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探索热塑性复合材料结构的超声波焊接和电阻焊接：工艺开发和应用潜力

与热固性复合材料相比，热塑性复合材料在航空航天应用中的主要优势在于其可焊性。这一特性可简化制造过程，实现复杂形状的精确装配，降低成本并加快生产。此外，它还简化了维护工作，可以轻松维修或更换损坏的部件，从而延长车辆的使用寿命，最大限度地减少停机时间。可焊接热塑性复合材料具有优异的强度重量比、耐腐蚀性和抗疲劳性，可确保在苛刻的航空航天环境中发挥可靠的性能。总体而言，可焊接热塑性复合材料提高了航空航天应用的效率、多功能性和安全性。本文首先概述了各种焊接工艺，并讨论了航空工业装配工艺所面临的特殊挑战。然后，作者从工业化的角度出发，重点介绍了电阻焊接和超声波焊接这两种最有前途的焊接工艺。

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Composites Part B: Engineering 工程技术-材料科学：复合

CiteScore

24.40

自引率

11.50%

发文量

784

审稿时长

21 days

期刊介绍： Composites Part B: Engineering is a journal that publishes impactful research of high quality on composite materials. This research is supported by fundamental mechanics and materials science and engineering approaches. The targeted research can cover a wide range of length scales, ranging from nano to micro and meso, and even to the full product and structure level. The journal specifically focuses on engineering applications that involve high performance composites. These applications can range from low volume and high cost to high volume and low cost composite development. The main goal of the journal is to provide a platform for the prompt publication of original and high quality research. The emphasis is on design, development, modeling, validation, and manufacturing of engineering details and concepts. The journal welcomes both basic research papers and proposals for review articles. Authors are encouraged to address challenges across various application areas. These areas include, but are not limited to, aerospace, automotive, and other surface transportation. The journal also covers energy-related applications, with a focus on renewable energy. Other application areas include infrastructure, off-shore and maritime projects, health care technology, and recreational products.