An overview of the polymer-to-metal direct-adhesion hybrid technologies for load-bearing automotive components

Investigations on an Innovative Metal-Thermoplastic Composite Assembly

“…Moreover almost none normal to the interface displacement is measured by the DIC before failure. This is characteristic of a metal to composite direct adhesion [3] involved by thermo stamping. On the other hand, if fiber's orientation has been too disturbed and if the efforts are important enough, a failure of the pure composite part of the DLS can be observed.…”

Joining of dissimilar materials

“…25 for example. Grujicic et al [85] discussed different approaches for polymer-metal joining with (micro-scale) Fig. 25.…”

“…25. Polymer-metal injection over-moulding joining for automotive loadbearing component [85]. mechanical interlocking, surface pre-coating and chemical modifications to the thermoplastics for enhanced adhesion.…”

Numerical simulation of non-standard tensile tests of thin metal foils

“…A growing number of technological applications are made of laminates constituted by thin metal foils coupled to polymer layers [1][2][3][4]. The performances of these material systems rely on the metal ply, which provides a significant contribution to the overall strength and stiffness of the composite, represents the conductive layer in flexible electronics [1], protects against light and oxygen penetration in beverage packaging [3].…”