Mechanical Fastening Methods of Polymer-Based Composites
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Mechanical Fastening, Polymer Composite, Joining of Composites, Hole Preparation, Screws, BoltsAbstract
Polymers and polymeric composites are increasingly used in a variety of products, mainly due
to their associated weight savings and ease of installation. There are three main joining methods for
polymers and polymeric composites: mechanical fixing, bonding and welding. When combining polymer
materials and polymer matrix composite materials, the components must be combined to meet both
mechanical loads (static and dynamic) and environmental loads (temperature and humidity). However,
especially when combining composites consisting of materials with different physical and chemical
properties, such as polymers and metals, it is very difficult to combine them with adhesives and weld them
in a way that preserves the structural integrity of the structures. In such cases, mechanical fixing procedures
are an important solution.
This article aims to explain the basic principles of the mechanical fixing process the main mechanical fixing
methods that can be used in joining polymer-based composite materials and to various features of these
methods.
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