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Computational and experimental analysis of fusion bonding in thermoplastic composites: Influence of process parameters

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Schell, JSU; Guilleminot, J; Binetruy, C; Krawczak, P
Published in: Journal of Materials Processing Technology
June 21, 2009

A fundamental characteristic of composite materials is that the initial choice of fiber and matrix type together with the selected manufacturing process controls the properties of the final part. As the manufacturing process creates simultaneously the composite and the component, its influence on part quality must be considered. From a manufacturing point of view, considering equipment, energy costs and production rate, it is desirable to process the part at the lowest possible pressures and temperatures and with the shortest cycle times. The challenge consists of making the production process robust for economical manufacture by an improved understanding of the material/process/property relationships. This paper focuses on the computational and experimental analysis of fusion bonding in thermoplastic composites. The influence of the process parameters on the bond strength is investigated. The bond quality exhibits randomness, which may be problematic within an industrial context. Its origin has been explained through a simple probabilistic analysis. The process sequence is found to be a major source of this uncertainty, resulting in various thermal loading and bonding quality fluctuations. On this basis, three practical ways for quality improvement are proposed. © 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Journal of Materials Processing Technology

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ISSN

0924-0136

Publication Date

June 21, 2009

Volume

209

Issue

11

Start / End Page

5211 / 5219

Related Subject Headings

  • Materials
  • 4016 Materials engineering
  • 4014 Manufacturing engineering
  • 0913 Mechanical Engineering
  • 0912 Materials Engineering
  • 0910 Manufacturing Engineering
 

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Schell, J. S. U., Guilleminot, J., Binetruy, C., & Krawczak, P. (2009). Computational and experimental analysis of fusion bonding in thermoplastic composites: Influence of process parameters. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 209(11), 5211–5219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2009.03.008
Schell, J. S. U., J. Guilleminot, C. Binetruy, and P. Krawczak. “Computational and experimental analysis of fusion bonding in thermoplastic composites: Influence of process parameters.” Journal of Materials Processing Technology 209, no. 11 (June 21, 2009): 5211–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2009.03.008.
Schell JSU, Guilleminot J, Binetruy C, Krawczak P. Computational and experimental analysis of fusion bonding in thermoplastic composites: Influence of process parameters. Journal of Materials Processing Technology. 2009 Jun 21;209(11):5211–9.
Schell, J. S. U., et al. “Computational and experimental analysis of fusion bonding in thermoplastic composites: Influence of process parameters.” Journal of Materials Processing Technology, vol. 209, no. 11, June 2009, pp. 5211–19. Scopus, doi:10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2009.03.008.
Schell JSU, Guilleminot J, Binetruy C, Krawczak P. Computational and experimental analysis of fusion bonding in thermoplastic composites: Influence of process parameters. Journal of Materials Processing Technology. 2009 Jun 21;209(11):5211–5219.
Journal cover image

Published In

Journal of Materials Processing Technology

DOI

ISSN

0924-0136

Publication Date

June 21, 2009

Volume

209

Issue

11

Start / End Page

5211 / 5219

Related Subject Headings

  • Materials
  • 4016 Materials engineering
  • 4014 Manufacturing engineering
  • 0913 Mechanical Engineering
  • 0912 Materials Engineering
  • 0910 Manufacturing Engineering