Mechanical behaviour of polymer–metal hybrid joints produced by clinching using different tools

In the present study, the mechanical behaviour of polymer–metal hybrid connections produced by clinching is investigated. Thin sheets were joined using different tools including grooved, split and flat dies as well as rectangular tools. The effect of the joining force on joinability was also analyse...

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Main Author: F. Lambiase
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-12-01
Series:Materials & Design
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127515302860