INJECTION OVER-MOLDED POLYCARBONATE-ALUMINUM COMPOSITE STRUCTURES

G.H.M. Oliveira, J.M.O. Silva, S. T. Amancio-Filho*, Rene Martim Volu, Getúlio Vasconcelos, R. Riva, Leonardo Bresciani Canto

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Abstract

Hybrid joints of polycarbonate (PC) and aluminum alloy 6061-T6 were produced by
injection overmolding and the effects of laser structuring of the metal part on the polymer-metal shear strength were addressed. The laser scanning configuration was set to produce trenches with a width of 45 μm spaced 100 μm apart with their axes aligned perpendicularly to the mold flow direction. The trench depth and recast material height varied according to the laser parameters. Within the laser
structuring conditions studied, PC/AA6061 hybrid joints with ultimate lap shear force of up to 2300 N by an overlapping area of 12.7 x 24.8 mm2 were obtained, with ductile failure of the PC part next to the metal-polymer overlapping area.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 5th Brazilian Conference on Composite Materials – BCCM 5
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)978-65-86954-05-0
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2021
Event5th Brazilian Conference on Composite Materials: BCCM 2021 - , Brazil
Duration: 18 Jan 202121 Jan 2021

Conference

Conference5th Brazilian Conference on Composite Materials
Abbreviated titleBCCM 5
Country/TerritoryBrazil
Period18/01/2121/01/21

Keywords

  • injection over-molding
  • laser structuring
  • polymer-metal hybrid joints
  • PMH

Fields of Expertise

  • Advanced Materials Science

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