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Rapid Electromagnetic Induction Bonding of Composites, Plastics, & Metals

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 February 2011

John D. Buckley  and
Robert L. Fox
John D. Buckley
Affiliation:
Inductron Corporation 800A Dare Road, Grafton, VA 23692
Robert L. Fox
Affiliation:
Inductron Corporation 800A Dare Road, Grafton, VA 23692
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Abstract

A rapid electromagnetic induction bonding system has been developed that joins composites, plastics, metals, and combinations of these materials. The equipment is self-contained, low power (100–400 watts) and portable. Gangs of bonders have been used as a seem welder to rapidly join plastic reinforced composite and sheet metal. Structures can be bonded in a factory or in the field. Bonding times for laboratory specimens have been cut by a factor of 10 to 100 times compared to standard press or autoclave bonding. This type of equipment allows for applying heat directly to the bond lines and/or the adherends without heating the entire structure, supports, and fixtures of a bonding assembly.

The bonder's portability and low power requirements allow for its use on site in any type of climate with power supplied by a variety of portable sources.

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Research Article
Information
MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 124: Symposium M – Microwave Processing of Materials I , 1988 , 317
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1988

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