In the press and injection hybrid molded parts of fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (FRTPs), failure at the interface between the surface material (the outer shell) and the ribs (the injection part) or that at the injection part has become an issue. Ad...
The joining of dissimilar materials in a hybrid structure is a line of research of great interest at present. Nevertheless, the machining of materials with different machinability requires specific processes capable of minimizing defectology in both...
In the automobile industry, carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTP) have attracted attention as potential materials to reduce the weight of the automobile body. In order to apply CFRTP to mass-produced automobile parts, it is necessary to deve...
Carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTPs) are materials of great interest in industry. Like thermosets composite materials, they have an excellent weight/mechanical properties ratio and a high degree of automation in their manufacture and recyc...
Carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTPs) are expected to be used for the structural parts of automobiles and aircraft due to their mechanical properties, such as high specific stiffness, high specific strength, short molding times and high rec...
In this study, we focus on 3D-printed PEEK/CFRTP (Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic) and PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) materials as new space materials. In space, there are intense ultraviolet (UV) rays that are weakened by the atmosphere on Eart...
Ultrasonic plastic welding (UPW) is a promising method for joining carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP). The interface temperature determines weld quality to a large extent. This paper numerically analyzes the contact behavior and temperatur...
Impact by hailstone, volcanic rock, bird strike, or also dropping tools can cause damage to aircraft materials. For maximum safety, the goal is to increase Charpy impact strength (auc) of a carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polyphenylene sulfide...
The thermal protection system of a re-entry vehicle requires a high-heat-resistant heat shield to protect the spacecraft. Most of the ablative materials developed so far have high heat resistance but have technical issues such as long production time...
The application of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTPs) for automotive mass production is attracting increasing attention from researchers and engineers in related fields. This article presents recent developments in CFRTPs focusing on the...
Face guards (FGs) are protectors that allow for the rapid and safe return of athletes who are to play after sustaining traumatic facial injuries and orbital fractures. Current FGs require significant thickness to achieve sufficient shock absorption a...
Recently, hybrid injection molding—a type of overmolding technology in which a short carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic is injection molded over a compression-molded carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) sheet—has been introduc...
Although fiber–matrix interfacial strengths, which affect the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs), are considered to be determined by complex factors, few studies have systematically evaluated the relationship between the...
In this study, a high-density polyethylene (HDPE)-based carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) was irradiated by an electron-beam. To assess the absorbed dose rate influence on its mechanical properties, the beam energy and absorbed dose were...
Traditional metal–plastic dissimilar welding methods directly heat the metal workpiece, which may cause potential thermal damage to the metal workpiece. Ultrasonic extruded weld-riveting (UEWR) is a relatively new method for dissimilar joining...
Steel pipeline systems carry about three-quarters of the world’s oil and gas. Such pipelines need to be coated to prevent corrosion and erosion. An alternative to the current epoxy-based coating, a multi-layered composite coating is developed i...
Ultrasonic welding (USW) is considered one of the most suitable methods to join semi-crystalline carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTPs). The degree of crystallinity (DoC) of the semi-crystalline resin will affect the ultrasonic welding proce...
Lightweight, high-strength materials formed by bonding aluminum alloy (Al) and carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite materials are widely used in impact-exposed structures, leading to structural damage and reduced service life. In t...
Commingled yarns consisting of thermoplastic nylon fibers and carbon fibers can be used to produce superior carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTP) by applying fiber spreading technology after commingling. In this study, we examined whether sp...
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 rolled steel (SPCC) and carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP)...
Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics (cFRTP) are one of the most promising lightweight materials. For their use in structural components, reproducible and comparable material values have to be evaluated, especially at high strain rates. Due to...
Carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymer (CFRTP) laminates can be used in packaging electronics components to reduce weight and shield external disturbance. The CFRTP structures in operation are inevitably to suffer dynamic loading conditions su...
High-performance discontinuous carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTPs) offer promising manufacturing flexibility and recyclability for advanced composite applications. However, their mechanical performance and reliability strongly depend on t...
Jointing is inevitable for CFRTP (carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic) component applications in the automotive industry. In this study, commonly used jointing methods were applied to fasten CFRTP components. Three types of jointing methods. Ultras...
Laser direct joining enables non-destructive and lightweight joining of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites and aluminum alloys. The interfacial bonding process determines the joint performance and is influenced by the time-varyi...
Carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTPs) have attracted attention in aerospace because of their superior specific strength and stiffness. It can be assembled by adhesive bonding; however, the existing evaluation of bonding strength is inadequa...
In the present research, the carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) was laser joined with the Al alloy whose joining interface was pretreated by laser micro-texturing, anodizing, and hybrid of laser micro-texturing and anodizing. The surface m...
The thermal response of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic (CFRTP) tapes under short-term localized heating is critical for automated manufacturing processes. Conventional homogenized models often overlook microstructural heterogeneities that can...
Diverse industries are witnessing an increase in demand for hybrid structures of metals and carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFRTPs). Welding is an essential technique in the manufacture of metal–CFRTP hybrid structures. Howeve...
The ultrasonic welding (UW) technique is a fast-joining process; it is very suitable for the carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite. For improving the consistency of the welded joint quality, a new pre-pressing ring clamp (PPRC) was...
New types of hybrid aluminum joints: Al-acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymer (CFRTP) designated Al/Ni-CFP/ABS, and Al-18-8 Stainless steel, Al/Ni-CFP/18-8, by Ni-plated carbon fiber plug (Ni-CFP) insert...