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Abstract
Laser assisted metal-polymer joining (LAMP) is a novel assembly process for the development of hybrid lightweight products with customized properties. It was already demonstrated that laser ablation of aluminum alloy Al1050 (Al) prior to joining with polyamide 6.6 (PA) has significant influence on the joint quality, manifested in the joint area. However, profound understanding of the factors affecting the joint quality was missing. This work investigates the effects of laser ablation on the surface properties of Al, discusses their corresponding impact on the interfacial thermal transfer between the joining partners, and evaluates their effects on the joint quality. Samples ablated with different parameters, resulting in a range from low- to high-quality joints, were selected, and their surface properties were analyzed by using 2D profilometry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). In order to analyze the effects of laser ablation parameters on the interfacial thermal transfer between metal and polymer, a model two-layered system was analyzed, using laser flash analysis (LFA), and the thermal contact resistance (TCR) was quantified. Results indicate a strong influence of laser-ablation parameters on the surface structural and morphological properties, influencing the thermal transfer during the laser welding process, thus affecting the joint quality and its resistance to shear load.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 768 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Coatings |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 19 Nov 2019 |
Keywords
- laser welding
- metal-polymer
- laser ablation
- thermal contact resistance
- Thermal contact resistance
- Laser ablation
- Laser welding
- Metal-polymer
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LaserSTAMP: Laser and Surface Treatment Assisted Metal Polymer assembly
Houssiau, L. & Hirchenhahn, P.
1/09/16 → 31/08/19
Project: Research