Abstract: The stamping of fiber metal laminates (FMLs) at thermoforming temperature of the thermoplastic matrix is investigated. The studied FML types consist of a unidirectional carbon fiber-reinforced core that is attached to metal ...

Abstract: Production of additively manufactured sandwich sheets is limited to small sizes. In the newly introduced process route, additively manufactured core structures are joined with large rolled face sheets by resistance welding, ...

Abstract: The V-die bending of a carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic laminate bonded to thin cover layers made of microalloyed steel was investigated. Such hybrid semifinished products are gaining importance in transport-related ...

Abstract: Magnetic pulse welding (MPW) is a solid-state welding process that bonds similar and dissimilar metals using a high velocity collision. In this paper, effects of impact velocity, target tube thickness, and mandrel inclusion ...

Abstract: Multimaterial design with a combination of solid and foam structures offers a promising avenue for reducing component weight while enhancing their functionalities. However, the complexity of multistage manufacturing processes ...