Forming a conductive large area AA6061 HDPE metal-polymer composite via top plate friction stir processing

In this study, a new method of forming conductive large area metal/polymer composites called top plate friction stir processing was performed using thin aluminum and HDPE sheet. To form the composite, rotary tool uses to heat lapped into HDPE. This differs from other forms polymers because base material does not need modification prior processing, increasing total manufacturing efficiency. Upon becomes composite filler in addition controlling surface quality by containing molten polymer distributing heat. Optical analysis, electrical thermal conductivity tests, tensile tests were determine distribution, conductivity, mechanical properties processed specimens. These revealed that improved over Electrical resistance across specimens measured just several ohms increased up 108%, but have room for improvement.