Composites Joining (Page 3)

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...

Ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials offer great advantages in manufacturing including increased crack resistance, elongation, and thermal shock resistance. Joining CMCs to other materials, however, can be a difficult process involving multiple steps. EWI has developed a one-step brazing method for joining CMC material to itself, metals, and other ceramics. This new technique is described...

Manufacturability is an important consideration in product design. A great idea in prototype will not succeed if it can’t be transitioned to mass production. All too often, however, manufacturability factors are overlooked until late in the design process and problems arise. One critical aspect of manufacturing is materials joining. If joining considerations are made after...