Composites Joining (Page 2)

With so many new materials available today for additive manufacturing (AM) production, how do you determine the best way to qualify your new feedstock? And is the AM method you want to use going to make a difference? These questions are discussed in Choices for Mechanical Testing for Qualification of Additive Manufacturing Processes, written by...

Metal matrix composites (MMCs) have always been considered “unweldable,” and have been joined mechanically in the past. Now, however, EWI reports that aluminum MMCs can be joined using friction stir welding, a solid-state joining method. This investigation is discussed in Friction Stir Welding of Metal Matrix Composites, written by EWI Senior Engineer Michael Eff. You...

Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFRTPCs) are increasingly being used in aerospace, automotive, and oil & gas (O&G) due to their low cost, recyclability, complex shape adaptability, high strength, and low weight. The CFRTPC market worldwide is projected to grow by US$634.1 million, driven by a compounded growth of 8.3%. Continuous Carbon Fiber displays the potential...