Hybrid Joining by Induction Heating of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Laminates

Induction heating was used to join basalt fiber reinforced polymer laminates (BFRPL) using the process called inductive contact joining (ICJ). Two other mechanical processes, nut and bolt (NB) two-piece hollow riveting (2PR), were compared ICJ. The obtained joints evaluated tensile shear tests by analyzing fractured surfaces. Furthermore, simulation of ICJ estimate effective parameters. Joints produced had superior joint strength manufactured 2PR. In addition, during ICJ, BFRPL fibers not damaged base material maintained. forces exceeded 3.5 kN 2.5 for a joined, sandblasted aluminum sheet with itself, respectively. Further optimization potential discovered investigation, so that potentially higher strengths shorter processing times can be expected, making interesting future industrial applications.