Friction Press Joining of Laser-Texturized Aluminum with Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics

2014 ◽  
Vol 966-967 ◽  
pp. 536-545 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franz Xaver Wirth ◽  
Alexander N. Fuchs ◽  
Philipp Rinck ◽  
Michael Friedrich Zaeh
Keyword(s):  
Single Mode ◽  
Aluminum Surface ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Friction Press ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Single Mode Laser ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Process Behavior ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Reinforced Thermoplastics

Friction Press Joining (FPJ) is a suitable method for producing composites of aluminum and thermoplastics in lap joint configuration, which is based on modified Friction Stir Welding (FSW). During the joining process, a rotating cylindrical tool is pressed onto an aluminum surface. The resulting friction generates heat that is conducted to the bonding zone, leading to localized softening of the thermoplastics. In combination with the tool’s axial force and a suitable pre-treatment of the aluminum surface, a resilient composite compound is created. This paper presents the results of a surface pre-treatment of aluminum using laserradiation. The textures are essential for a strong connection, as they can significantly influence effective joining mechanisms, such as microscopic and macroscopic form fit. The experiments were carried out using different surface treatments by means of a single-mode laser for joints of aluminum (EN AW-6082 T6) and glass fiber reinforced polyamide (PA6 GF15). The aim of the study was an increased understanding of process behavior and joining mechanisms. The shear strength could be increased by 40 % compared to previous studies with the presented laser surface treatment.

scholarly journals Application of Glass Fiber and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics in Face Guards

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Takahiro Wada ◽  
Hiroshi Churei ◽  
Mako Yokose ◽  
Naohiko Iwasaki ◽  
Hidekazu Takahashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Impact Testing ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Shock Absorption ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Field Of Vision ◽  
Commercial Glass ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Reinforced Thermoplastics

Face guards (FGs) are protectors that allow for the rapid and safe return of athletes who are to play after sustaining traumatic facial injuries and orbital fractures. Current FGs require significant thickness to achieve sufficient shock absorption abilities. However, their weight and thickness render the FGs uncomfortable and reduce the field of vision of the athlete, thus hindering their performance. Therefore, thin and lightweight FGs are required. We fabricated FGs using commercial glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (GFRTP) and carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) resins to achieve these requirements and investigated their shock absorption abilities through impact testing. The results showed that an FG composed of CFRTP is thinner and lighter than a conventional FG and has sufficient shock absorption ability. The fabrication method of an FG comprising CFRTP is similar to the conventional method. FGs composed of commercial FRTPs exhibit adequate shock absorption abilities and are thinner and lower in weight as compared to conventional FGs.

scholarly journals Influence of the Initial Fiber Orientation on the Weld Strength in Welding of Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Fiebig ◽  
Volker Schoeppner
Keyword(s):  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Fiber Orientation ◽  
Weld Strength ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Vibration Welding ◽  
Reinforced Thermoplastics ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics ◽  
Initial Fiber

The welding factors are significantly lower in welding of fiber reinforced thermoplastics than in welding of unreinforced thermoplastics due to the fiber orientation in the weld. This paper presents results from investigations on the influence of the initial fiber orientation on the weld strength in hot plate and vibration welding for glass fiber reinforced polypropylene and polyamide 6. Injection molded specimens are compared to specimens with main initial fiber orientation being longitudinal and transverse to the joining direction. The results of CT analysis of the fiber orientation in the weld show the opportunity to achieve a higher weld strength by using specimens with fibers being initially oriented longitudinally to the joining direction. The influence of the initial fiber orientation in the parts to be welded on the weld strength in hot plate welding is more distinct than in vibration welding.

scholarly journals Measuring Fiber Length in the Core and Shell Regions of Injection Molded Long Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Plaques

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
Abrahán Bechara Senior ◽  
Tim Osswald
Keyword(s):  
Fiber Length ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Characterization Methods ◽  
The Core ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Molded Parts ◽  
Concentration Changes ◽  
Injection Molded ◽  
Fibers Orientation ◽  
Reinforced Thermoplastics

Long fiber-reinforced thermoplastics are an attractive design option for many industries due to their excellent mechanical properties and processability. Processing of these materials has a significant influence on their microstructure, which controls the properties of the final part. The microstructure is characterized by the fibers’ orientation, length, and concentration. Many characterization methods can capture the fiber orientation and concentration changes through the thickness in injection molded parts, but not the changes in fiber length. In this study, a technique for measuring fiber length in the core and shell regions of molded parts was proposed, experimentally verified, and used on injection molded 20 wt.% glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene plaques. The measured fiber length in the core was 50% higher than in the shell region. Comparison with simulation results shows disagreement in the shape of the through-thickness fiber length profile. Stiffness predictions show that the through-thickness changes in fiber length have little impact on the longitudinal and transverse Young’s modulus.

Toughness of Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics

1998 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 901-910 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee W. Glenn ◽  
Hong C. Kim ◽  
Daria E. Miller ◽  
Chris S. Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Long Glass Fiber ◽  
Reinforced Thermoplastics ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
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