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Laser joining of titanium alloy to polyamide: influence of process parameters on the joint strength and quality
摘要： Laser-assisted metal–polymer joining (LAMP) is a novel assembly process for the development of miniaturized joints in hybrid lightweight products. This work adopts a design of experiments (DoE) approach to investigate the influence of several laser welding parameters on the strength and quality of titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V)–polyamide (PA6.6) assembly. Significant parameters were highlighted using the Plackett Burmann design, and process window was outlined using the Response Surface Method (RSM). A statistically reliable mathematical model was generated to describe the relation between highlighted welding parameters and joint strength. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) method was implemented to identify significant parametric interactions. Results show the prominence of focal position and laser power, as well as significant interaction between laser power and beam speed, on the joint strength. The evolution of weld defects (bubbles, excessive penetration, flashing, titanium coloring, weld pool cavities, and welding-induced deflection) along the process window was investigated using optical microscopy. The resulted deflection in titanium was quantified, and its relationship with welding parameters was mathematically modeled. Robust process window was outlined to maintain insignificant deflection in the welded joints. Results showed that the growth of weld defects correlates with a decline in joint strength. Optimal parameters demonstrated a defect-free joint, maximizing joint strength.
关键词： Hybrid joining,Metal–polymer assemblies,Laser beam joining,Process optimization
更新于2025-09-23 15:19:57
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Metal Polymer Connections: Laser-Induced Surface Enlargement Increases Joint Strength
摘要： The trend towards hybrid materials consisting of metals and polymers is strongly driven by requirements such as weight reduction and improved functionality. A crucial step towards new hybrid materials is the advancement of joining technology. While metals and polymers are currently often joined using adhesives, this technology has major drawbacks such as long process cycle time, low robustness with regard to changes of the material composition, and are almost impossible to recycle, a point which is becoming increasingly important. A promising joining method is thermal direct joining of metals and thermoplastic polymers due to its fast cycle time, its robustness of the process and the absence of duroplastic adhesives. Direct joining requires surface treatment of the metallic joining partner prior to the thermal joining process to achieve a sufficiently high contact strength. It is known that laser-induced topologies on the metal surface are beneficial with regard to contact strength of the joints. Designing a joint based on laser structured metals requires a fundamental understanding of the interface interactions. The present paper focuses on the influence of surface enlargement on the joint strength. Laser pretreatment was utilized to generate surface structures with specific surface enlargement on the metallic joining partner. The pretreated metallic parts were subsequently joined with a thermoplastic polymer by injection molding. The joint strength was investigated in single lap shear tests. The key finding is that the contact strength increases almost linearly with the surface area within the tested parameter range, while the structure geometry parameters have only a minor influence. This may help as a design guideline for future adhesive-free hybrid material joining technologies.
关键词： hybrid joining,laser material processing,metal polymer connection,micro structuring,metal polymer joints,lightweight,adhesion,in-mold assembly
更新于2025-09-16 10:30:52
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Aluminum pretreatment by a laser ablation process: influence of processing parameters on the joint strength of laser welded aluminum – polyamide assemblies
摘要： Laser welding of metal – polymer assemblies is an innovative bonding process. It was already demonstrated that laser surface pretreatments of aluminum (Al), prior to laser welding with a polymer, impacts joints strength. This work adopts a design of experiments (DoE) approach to investigate the influence of several Al laser ablation parameters on joint strength of laser welded Al – polyamide (PA6.6) assemblies. Significant parameters were highlighted, process window was outlined, and optimal parameters were identified. After assembly failure, the joint area was evaluated using optical microscopy. Depending on the laser ablation parameters, the joint area can be enhanced resulting in a significant increase in the corresponding bearable shear load.
关键词： Metal-polymer assemblies,Laser ablation,Laser beam welding,Hybrid joining
更新于2025-09-12 10:27:22