With the increasing application of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (FRTP) in the industry, many
researchers are focusing on the welding of metal/FRTP hybrid structures. Ultrasonic welding …

In recent years, with the deepening of research on ultrasonics, it has been discovered that
the introduction of ultrasonics can improve the efficiency and performance of joining …

The optimal mode for ultrasonic welding (USW) of the “PEEK–ED (PEEK)–prepreg (PEI
impregnated CF fabric)–ED (PEEK)–PEEK” lap joint was determined by artificial neural …

Ultrasonic welding (UW) of carbon fiber reinforced polyamide 66 (CF/PA 66) composite is a
very promising process for assembly of automobile component. Simulation of the …

Due to the high degree of dissimilarity in physicochemical properties between metal and
carbon fiber, it presents a tremendous challenge to join them directly. In this paper, cold …

Ultrasonic welding (UW) is a joining of plastics through the use of heat generated from high-
frequency mechanical motion, which is known as an efficient process in many applications …

Three-dimensional printing is widely used for manufacturing a variety of functional
components. However, the 3D printing machine substantially limits the size of the functional …

Rotary friction welding (RFW) has no electric arc and the energy consumption during
welding can be reduced as compared with conventional arc welding since it is a solid-phase …

Ultrasonic welding (UW) of polymeric composites is significant in automobile industry;
however, maintaining the perfect contact condition between workpieces is a great concern …

Ultrasonic welding technology represents an advanced method for joining thermoplastic
composites. However, there exists a scarcity of systematic investigations into welding …