A numerical illustration of the fusion bonding process

Fusion bonding is an innovative joining technology which enables connecting load-adapted material combinations, such as metals with thermoplastic polymers or fibre-reinforced polymers. The bonding process is facilitated by inductively or conductively heating the metallic joining partner and pressing it onto the plastic joining partner. Due to heat conduction, the plastic melts and wets the metallic joining partner, so that after a holding and cooling phase a bonding results without applying additional joining technologies. The connection quality and bonding strength are linked to the selected process parameters and to achieve the desired outcome, it is crucial to choose the appropriate bonding process parameters. The experimental determination of such is an intricate and complex procedure in terms of costs and time efficiency, and hence simulations have become the preferred method for the dimensioning of joints. This paper discusses the numerical illustration of the fusion bonding process between a metal ...