Manufacturing Methods Development of Spot-Weld--Adhesive Bonded Joining for Titanium.

Abstract

Basic parameters were established for joining titanium alloy using the resistance spot-weld-adhesive bonding (weldbonding) PROCESS. Design of test parameters for evaluation of static strength of weldbond joints in titanium alloy required that first consideration be given to the probable use of the developed process. Since a high percentage of titanium used in joints of military aircraft would involve areas either exposed to high stress and/or elevated temperatures, strength at elevated temperatures was given prime consideration. Test results analysis showed that weldbond joints were superior in strength at room temperature as compared to all other joints tested. Weldbond joints and/or spot-weld joints were superior in strength in all categories from room temperature to 400 F as compared to other joints tested. Mechanical fasteners plus adhesive showed the third highest strength as compared to other joints. Structural adhesive bond joints were generally inferior in strength to all other joints from room temperature through 400 F. (Author-PL)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0725039

Entities

People

  • Dallas Fields

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesive Bonding
  • Adhesives
  • Aircrafts
  • Alloys
  • Fasteners
  • Joining
  • Joints
  • Military Aircraft
  • Spot Welds
  • Titanium
  • Titanium Alloys
  • Welds

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.