Laser Welding Technologies for Polymer Composites
A special issue of Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing (ISSN 2504-4494).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 June 2024) | Viewed by 206
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymer composites; laser welding technologies; materials processing for high-strength applications; advanced manufacturing techniques; structural applications of thermoplastic components
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Thermoplastic composite materials are increasingly used across various industrial sectors, especially in the transportation domain, including aerospace and automotive. These materials form components and parts that often need to be assembled to create more intricate modules and structures. This has led to a growing interest in the assembly of thermoplastic composites using technologies such as laser welding, which stands out. Laser welding offers specific advantages for industrial applications over the conventional technologies. It is precise, flexible, easily controllable, automatable, and non-contaminating. The process is vibration-free during welding and offers very rapid welding speeds, making it suitable for long pieces with acceptable welding times. This Special Issue aims to elucidate the principles of transmission laser welding, highlight the peculiarities resulting from the heterogeneous structure of the thermoplastic composites that need to be assembled, and propose virtual engineering tools to optimize the welding process to achieve quality welds.
This topic aligns with JMMP's scope by exploring advanced manufacturing processes. It discusses the technological nuances of laser welding, a precision technique for joining polymer composites that is commonly used in high-demand sectors like the aeronautics and automotive industries. The Special Issue will delve into the process optimization, quality control, and the future of material processing, contributing to ongoing scholarly conversations.
Dr. Benoit Cosson
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer composites
- laser welding technologies
- materials processing for high-strength applications
- advanced manufacturing techniques
- structural applications of thermoplastic components
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