Composite metal foams (CMFs) are intriguing materials, offering several big advantages over traditional solid metal. And while the welding of CMFs usually poses some challenges, it has now been ...

This blog accompanies the Sep 2018 feature “Welding thermoplastic composites”. It’s a compilation of images and details that didn’t fit into the print article, including a timeline of induction ...

Continuous Induction Welding: a technical challenge for thermoplastic fuselage The SIDEFFECT project aims to develop and evaluate dynamic induction welding for thermoplastic fuselage in a low cost and ...

This is Part 2 of CW’s October 2022 feature: “Thermoplastic composites welding advances for more sustainable airframes”. Here, discussion continues regarding the latest developments across multiple ...

It’s called induction welding, and it uses an induction coil to create an electromagnetic field that heats the metal for welding.

Researchers have identified a welding technique that can be used to join composite metal foam (CMF) components together without impairing the properties that make CMF desirable. CMFs hold promise ...

By establishing this non-exclusive partnership, they aim to offer an integrated solution for thermoplastic stamp forming and part assembly by induction welding. The thermoplastic forming and welding ...

Contractor says induction heating cut preheat time in half, eliminated extra gas cost and protected workers from hot equipment ...