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Ultrasonic Welding of Thermoplastic Composite Coupons for Mechanical Characterization of Welded Joints through Single Lap Shear Testing

Article DOI: 10.3791/53592-v • 08:40 min • February 11th, 2016
February 11th, 2016 •
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1Structural Integrity and Composites, Delft University of Technology

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A straightforward procedure for ultrasonic welding of thermoplastic composite coupons for basic mechanical testing is described. Key characteristics of this ultrasonic welding process are the use of flat energy directors for simplified process preparation and the use of process data for the fast definition of optimum processing conditions.

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Ultrasonic Welding Thermoplastic Composite Mechanical Characterization Welded Joints Single Lap Shear Testing Energy Directors Welding Parameters Displacement Control Weld Quality Strength Of Welded Joint Plastic Composite Consistent Weld Quality Microprocessor Controlled Ultrasonic Welder Dissipated Power Sonotrode Displacement Computer Logging Room Temperature Humidity Welding Setup Reference Sonotrode Type Sample Number And Material Top And Bottom Sample Width And Thickness Energy Director Thickness Data Acquisition Software
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