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Effect of Untreated and Alkaline-Cleaned Surfaces on the Joint Strength of Plastic-Metal-Hybrids

Birte Horn1, Angela Ries2, Wiebke Sophie Junior3, Markus Kühn 1, Anke Müller1, Christian Arend2, Georg-Friedrich Lührs 2, Klaus Dröder 1
1. Institute of Machine Tools and Production Technology, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Langer Kamp 19b, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany.
2. Advanced Development and Simulation Division, Plant Kassel, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, P. O. Box 014/4747, 34219 Baunatal, Germany.
3. Development Business Unit Plastics, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, P. O. box 011/1219, 38436 Wolfsburg, Germany.
Abstract: Plastic-metal-hybrids are becoming more widely used for their high lightweight construction potential. In the field of hybrid composites, research has been developing rapidly for many years. The structural strength is a priority in research, so that measures of mechanical grouting of the metal insert surface lead to better traction results. Another benefit would be an impermeable joint zone. Therefore, the joint strength had been tested before and after alkaline-cleansing. The present paper proves the effects of alkaline-cleaned and untreated, laser-textured metal surfaces on the joint strength of plastic-metal-hybrids. The assessment showed a significant effect of the cleansing on the failure mechanism. In addition, the joint strength of all hybrid specimens was determined up to 15 MPa. The results of the examination also show a joint strength above the strength of the selected polymer material.
 
Keywords: Alkaline-cleansing, hybrid injection molding, joint strength, laser-texture, plastic-metal-hybrid. 

Cite:Birte Horn, Angela Ries, Wiebke Sophie Junior, Markus Kühn, Anke Müller, Christian Arend, Georg-Friedrich Lührs, Klaus Dröder, "Effect of Untreated and Alkaline-Cleaned Surfaces on the Joint Strength of Plastic-Metal-Hybrids," International Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 23-31, March 2018. doi: 10.17706/ijmse.2018.6.1.23-31

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ISSN: 2315-4527 (Print)
Abbreviated Title: Int. J. Mater. Sci. Eng.
Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Emeritus Dato' Dr. Muhammad Yahaya
DOI: 10.17706/ijmse
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