A considerable weight reduction in thermoset-based composite is attained by replacing
mechanical fasteners with a structural adhesive during the secondary bonding. The quality …

The use of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials is increasing in many different
industries, such as those operating in the aviation, marine, and automotive sectors. In these …

In this study, laser cleaning of aluminum alloy was investigated adopting a 120 W MOPA
pulsed fiber laser. The results show that laser cleaning can remove the oxide layer on the …

The improvement of adhesively bonded joints of aluminum alloy and carbon fiber reinforced
thermoplastic composites (CFRTP) was achieved by nanosecond laser ablation. Surface …

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) has been far-ranging used for structural
components in structural engineering. Laser paint removal is promising in the repair and …

With the increasing demand of modern aerospace lightweight, the reliable connection
between CFRP and aluminum alloy becomes a difficulty. In this paper, the effect of laser …

Besides aluminum alloys, lightweight carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRPs) have been
adopted progressively in automobiles to save energy and reduce emission, so constructing …

As a result of the widespread use of composite materials in primary structures of aerospace
platforms, composite joining became more crucial. This study addresses the effect of joining …

The apparent shear strength of single-lap bonded joints of carbon fiber reinforced plastic
(CFRP) can be enhanced by laser surface treatment. In this work, a two-step laser surface …

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) have become gradually important in the aerospace
industry due to their outstanding strength-to-weight ratio. However, traditional mechanical …