ALUMINUM FOAMS GLUING

Abstract

The paper presents an example of design solution of aluminum goam glue joint using twocomponent epoxy glue. The joint principles for distribution forces and stresses in the tensile sample were formulated. Recommendations for surface preparation of foam and gluing procedure aimed at control the porosity of the foam and glued surface roughness were established. As a result of strength test defined joint destruction mechanism was proposed. It was suggested that optimized joint design improving its properties.