In most areas where weight reduction is crucial, carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRPs)
are an excellent choice. Carbon fiber, besides its structural role, can be applied for several …

Joining composite materials is an issue because traditional joining technologies are not
directly transferable to composite structures. Fusion bonding and the use of thermoplastic …

Joining of thermoplastic composites is an important step in the manufacturing of aerospace
thermoplastic composite structures. Therefore, several joining methods for thermoplastic …

The development of new materials and fabrication techniques has become a matter of
success for industrial sectors such as transportation. Polymers, polymeric composites, and …

This paper presents an extensive overview of resistance welding of thermoplastic
composites. The objective is to provide a deeper insight into the nature of the resistance …

Thermoset fiber reinforced composites, widely used in current structural applications, have
complex repair procedures and generates significant amounts of scrap due to its recycling …

The possibility of assembling through welding is one of the major features of thermoplastic
composites and it positively contributes to their cost-effectiveness in manufacturing. This …

In this study, we propose a new heating element (HE) for the resistance welding of
thermoplastic composites. This HE is made of polyetherimide (PEI), rendered electrically …

Recently resistance welding (RW) technique have emerged as a viable alternative method
for the joining of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. It is more cost‐efficient as …

A comprehensive experimental investigation of the resistance welding of carbon-fibre and
glass-fibre reinforced polyetherimide (PEI) laminates is presented. Lap-shear and double …