Vibration joining of fiber-reinforced thermosets

Adhesive bonding is known to be particularly suitable for thermoset composites with continuous fiber reinforcement as it does not interrupt the fibers because of drilled holes. The frequently used two-part adhesives often require long curing times for the chemical reaction. At the Institute of Polymer Technology (LKT), a vibration-assisted hot melt bonding technique (vibration joining) was developed, which offers short cycle times and represents...