Polymer joining techniques state of the art review

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Silva, LRR (Author) Other; Marques, EAS (Author) FEUP; da Silva, LFM (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Welding in the World, Le Soudage Dans Le Monde

Vol. 65

Pages: 2023-2045

ISSN: 0043-2288

Publisher: Springer Nature

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Authenticus ID: P-00V-0YN

DOI: 10.1007/s40194-021-01143-x

Abstract (EN): Modern products and structures require efficient material joining processes for their construction, able to combine similar or dissimilar materials, which almost always includes high-performance polymers. To design such joints, it is necessary to first understand the techniques currently used in this technological field and how they can be improved using advanced technological joining processes. In this manuscript, a review of several polymer-joining techniques is made, highlighting the recent technological advances in this field. The search for improved mechanical performance and lower costs has led to the development of new, high-performance engineering polymers, which require highly specific joining processes. These can include adhesive bonding, mechanical joining, welding or a combination of different processes, a technique known as hybrid joining. Several experimental works available in the literature have proven the validity of these techniques, although optimization processes are necessary to attain maximum performance. Additionally, extensive numerical with different methods and models has been carried out to better understand the processes and support parametric analysis. The intent of this work is to review studies on the most important polymer bonding techniques, the numerical models applied to simulate these techniques, the use of hybrid joints and describe promising techniques that are being developed and proposed for future use.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 23