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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerson Meschut

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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerson Meschut

Werkstoff- und Fügetechnik

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2023

Mechanically Joined Extrusion Profiles for Battery Trays

S. Neumann, G. Meschut, M. Otroshi, F. Kneuper, A. Schulze, E. Tekkaya, 2023


Development of a numerical simulation model for self-piercing riveting of additive manufactured AlSi10Mg

P. Heyser, R. Petker, G. Meschut, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications (2023), 146442072311582

<jats:p> Laser additive manufacturing processes are used for the production of highly complex geometric structures due to their high geometric freedom. Additive manufacturing processes, in particular powder-based selective laser melting, are used to produce metallic additive manufactured components for the automotive and aerospace industries. Different materials are often joined together to realize sustainable lightweight construction. The production of such mixed construction joints is often realized using mechanical joining technology (e.g. self-piercing riveting). However, there is currently very little experience with the mechanical joining of metallic additive manufacturing components. Furthermore, there is insufficient knowledge about the effects that occur during the mechanical joining of additive manufacturing components. In this article, a method is presented to investigate the joinability of additively manufactured components with conventionally manufactured components using a numerical simulation of the self-piercing riveting process. For this purpose, the additive manufacturing materials are characterized experimentally, the simulation model is configured, and the joining process with additive manufacturing materials is represented in the numerical simulation. Furthermore, the influence of the building direction on the mechanical properties is shown using miniature tensile specimens. Besides the configuration of the simulation model, the influence of heat treatment on the self-piercing riveting process is presented. </jats:p>



Konzeptentwicklung für ein Stahlbatteriegehäuse unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Fügetechnik und des Korrosionsschutzes

T. Schmolke, G. Meschut, S. Spohr, L.. Eckstein, C. Brunner-Schwer, M. Rethmeier, R. Nothhelfer-Richter, M. Hilt, 2023



Lebensdauerprognose für Stahlklebverbindungen bei multiaxialer Belastung mit Phasenverschiebung, veränderlicher Mittelspannung und variablen Amplituden

C. Nagel, V. Carillo Beber, B. Mayer, C. Köster, A. Matzenmiller, M. Hecht, J. Baumgartner, T. Melz, K. Tews, S. Çavdar, G. Meschut, in: 23. Kolloquium: Gemeinsame Forschung in der Klebtechnik, 2023


Experimental investigation of the fatigue behavior and calculation of the service life of adhesively bonded joints

K. Tews, D. Teutenberg, G. Meschut. Experimental investigation of the fatigue behavior and calculation of the service life of adhesively bonded joints. In: 46th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society, Orlando, USA, 2023.


Experimental and numerical investigation of the damping properties of adhesively bonded tubular steel joints

J. Göddecke, G. Meschut, J. Damm, M. Albiez, T. Ummenhofer, F. Kötz, A. Matzenmiller, The Journal of Adhesion (2023), pp. 1-31

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Numerical analysis of failure modeling in clinching process chain simulation

C.R. Bielak, M. Böhnke, J. Friedlein, M. Bobbert, J. Mergheim, P. Steinmann, G. Meschut, in: Materials Research Proceedings, Materials Research Forum LLC, 2023

<jats:p>Abstract. The application of the mechanical joining process clinching allows the assembly of different sheet metal materials with a wide range of material thickness configurations, which is of interest for lightweight multi-material structures. In order to be able to predict the clinched joint properties as a function of the individual manufacturing steps, current studies focus on numerical modeling of the entire clinching process chain. It is essential to be able to take into account the influence of the joining process-induced damage on the load-bearing capacity of the joint during the loading phase. This study presents a numerical damage accumulation in the clinching process based on an implemented Hosford-Coulomb failure model using a 3D clinching process model applied on the aluminum alloy EN AW-6014 in temper T4. A correspondence of the experimentally determined failure location with the element of the highest numerically determined damage accumulation is shown. Moreover, the experimentally determined failure behavior is predicted to be in agreement in the numerical loading simulation with transferred pre-damage from the process simulation. </jats:p>


A calibration method for failure modeling in clinching process simulations

M. Böhnke, C.R. Bielak, J. Friedlein, M. Bobbert, J. Mergheim, P. Steinmann, G. Meschut, in: Materials Research Proceedings, Materials Research Forum LLC, 2023

<jats:p>Abstract. In the numerical simulation of mechanical joining technologies such as clinching, the material modeling of the joining parts is of major importance. This includes modeling the damage and failure behavior of the materials in accordance with varying occurring stress states. This paper presents a calibration method of three different fracture models. The calibration of the models is done by use of experimental data from a modified punch test, tensile test and bulge test in order to map the occurring stress states from clinching processes and to precisely model the resulting failure behavior. Experimental investigations were carried out for an aluminum alloy EN AW-6014 in temper T4 and compared with the simulative results generated in LS-DYNA. The comparison of force-displacement curves and failure initiation shows that the Hosford–Coulomb model predicts the failure behavior for the material used and the tests applied with the best accuracy. </jats:p>


Experimentelle und numerische Untersuchung des Einflusses variabler Betriebstemperaturen auf das Trag- und Versagensverhalten struktureller Klebverbindungen unter Crashbelastung

L. Schmelzle, J. Mergheim, G. Possart, M. Striewe, G. Meschut. Experimentelle und numerische Untersuchung des Einflusses variabler Betriebstemperaturen auf das Trag- und Versagensverhalten struktureller Klebverbindungen unter Crashbelastung. In: 23. Kolloquium: Gemeinsame Forschung in der Klebtechnik, 2023.


Investigation of the leak tightness of structural adhesive joints for use in battery housings considering mechanical and corrosive loads

T. Schmolke, D. Teutenberg, G. Meschut, The Journal of Adhesion (2023)

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Methodenentwicklung zur Simulation von hyperelastischen Klebverbindungen unter Crashbelastung

F. Beule, L. Schmelzle, D. Teutenberg, G. Possart, G. Meschut, J. Mergheim. Methodenentwicklung zur Simulation von hyperelastischen Klebverbindungen unter Crashbelastung. In: 23. Kolloquium: Gemeinsame Forschung in der Klebtechnik, Frankfurt, 2023.



Thermal influence of resistance spot welding on a nearby overmolded thermoplastic–metal joint

J. Wippermann, G. Meschut, W. Koschukow, A. Liebsch, M. Gude, S. Minch, B. Kolbe, Welding in the World (2023)

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Influence of plasma coating pretreatment on the adhesion of thermoplastics to metals

J. Wippermann, W. Koshukow, A. Liebsch, B. Kolbe, G. Meschut, M. Gude, Tagungsband Münchener Leichtbauseminar 2022 (2023)


Flexible Automation through Robot-Assisted Mechanical Joining in Small Batches

S. Neumann, J. Wippermann, G. Meschut, M. Stepputat, F. Beuss, W. Flügge, 2023


Approach for a sustainable process chain in manufacturing of fasteners for mechanical joining

B. Uhe, C. Kuball, M. Merklein, G. Meschut, Materials Research Proceedings, 2023

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Optimization of inductive fast-curing of epoxy adhesive by model-based kinetics

J. Kowatz, D. Teutenberg, G. Meschut, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives (2023), 124

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Simulation des „viscous fingering“ Effektes in Klebverbindungen

A.H.J. Salten, M. Al Trjman, G. Meschut, E.Y. Kenig. Simulation des „viscous fingering“ Effektes in Klebverbindungen. In: Jahrestreffen der DECHEMA Fachgruppen Aerosoltechnik, Gasreingigung, Mehrphasenströmung und Partikelmesstechnik, Paderborn, 2023.


Methodenentwicklung zur Simulation des Viscous Fingering in Klebverbindungen von stahlintensiven Mischbaustrukturen

M. Al Trjman, G. Meschut, A.H.J. Salten, E.Y. Kenig. Methodenentwicklung zur Simulation des Viscous Fingering in Klebverbindungen von stahlintensiven Mischbaustrukturen. In: 23. Kolloquium Gemeinsame Forschung in der Klebtechnik, Frankfurt am Main, 2023.


Prozesskettensimulation für das Clinchen mit beweglicher Matrize

M.S. Rossel, G. Meschut, BLECHE+ROHRE+PROFILE (2023), 02/2023


2022

Methodenentwicklung zur Versagensanalyse aufgrund der Aushärtung vorgeschädigter Klebverbindungen in stahlintensiven Mischbaustrukturen

F. Beule, D. Teutenberg, G. Meschut, T. Aubel, A. Matzenmiller. Methodenentwicklung zur Versagensanalyse aufgrund der Aushärtung vorgeschädigter Klebverbindungen in stahlintensiven Mischbaustrukturen. In: 22. Kolloquium: Gemeinsame Forschung in der Klebtechnik, 2022.


Lebensdauerprognose für Stahlklebverbindungen bei multiaxialer Belastung mit Phasenverschiebung, veränderlicher Mittelspannung und variablen Amplituden

V. Carillo Beber, C. Nagel, B. Mayer, C. Köster, A. Matzenmiller, M. Hecht, J. Baumgartner, T. Melz, K. Tews, S. Çavdar, G. Meschut, in: 22. Kolloquium: Gemeinsame Forschung in der Klebtechnik, 2022



Analyse des Versagensverhaltens geklebter Stahl-Verbindungen beim werkstoffschonenden Entfügen in der Karosserieinstandsetzung

N. Chudalla, G. Meschut, A. Bartley, T.M. Wibbeke, in: 22. Kolloquium: Gemeinsame Forschung in der Klebtechnik, 2022


Methodenentwicklung für die Simulation mechanischer Fügeprozesse mit besonderer Berücksichtigung fügespezifischer Reibverhältnisse

M.S. Rossel, G. Meschut, Europäische Forschungsgesellschaft für Blechverarbeitung e.V., 2022, pp. 180


Experimentelle und numerische Untersuchung des Einflusses variabler Betriebstemperaturen auf das Trag- und Versagensverhalten struktureller Klebverbindungen unter Crashbelastung

M. Striewe, G. Meschut, L. Schmelzle, J. Mergheim, G. Possart, P. Steinmann. Experimentelle und numerische Untersuchung des Einflusses variabler Betriebstemperaturen auf das Trag- und Versagensverhalten struktureller Klebverbindungen unter Crashbelastung. In: 22. Kolloquium: Gemeinsame Forschung in der Klebtechnik, 2022.


Influence of cutting clearance and punch geometry on the stress state in small punch test

M. Otroshi, G. Meschut, Engineering Failure Analysis (2022), 136(c)

The presented paper aims to characterize the damage and fracture behavior of HX340LAD Micro-Alloyed steels using small punch test. Variations with respect to punch geometries and cutting clearance are made to describe the damage behavior of the material under different loading conditions. Experimental investigations are conducted to identify the crack initiation in the specimens. Furthermore, the numerical FEM simulations are performed to identify the stress state at crack initiation. It is shown that different stress states from shear to biaxial tension can be achieved by changing the geometries of punch and varying the cutting clearance. Moreover, it is presented how changing the configurations can influence the stress state variables: Triaxiality and lode angle parameter.


Systematisierung einer rechnergestützten Auswertemethode zur Versagensanalyse geklebter Verbindungen

N. Chudalla, D. Teutenberg, G. Meschut, M. Schneider, D. Smart, in: 22. Kolloquium: Gemeinsame Forschung in der Klebtechnik, 2022


Development of a rivet geometry for solid self-piercing riveting of thermally loaded CFRP-metal joints in automotive construction

J. Vorderbrüggen, D. Köhler, B. Grüber, J. Troschitz, M. Gude, G. Meschut, Composite Structures (2022), 291, 115583

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Consideration of the manufacturing history of sheet metal components for the adaptation of a clinching process

P. Heyser, S. Wiesenmayer, P. Frey, T. Nehls, C. Scharr, W. Flügge, M. Merklein, G. Meschut, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications (2022), 146442072210775

The process chain for the manufacturing of sheet metal components in mass production includes various cutting and forming operations, which influence the resulting properties of the parts and therefore subsequent manufacturing steps, such as clamping and joining. It is shown that clamping of the components leads to superimposed residual stresses and geometry changes. Therefore, the part properties differ from the initial state of the semifinished products, which has to be considered in the design of clinched joints. This paper presents an approach for coupled determination of the properties of semifinished and finished parts during deep drawing and clamping as well as their effects on the joint quality during clinching. One method for the effective and efficient determination of the properties of semifinished products and components during production is using process data from the preceding manufacturing processes, which is concretely presented in this work. In addition to the interconnection of the entire production chain, it is necessary to define relevant process data for each individual manufacturing step and to correlate the data with the material properties reliably. Therefore, the cross-process interactions of different steps of the process chain for the manufacturing of sheet metal components and the effect of process variations on subsequent manufacturing steps are investigated. Consequently, the boundary conditions for a mechanical joining process based on data from preceding process steps can be predicted.


Bauteilschonendes Entfügen struktureller Klebverbindungen durch Kälte

N. Chudalla, G. Meschut, A. Bartley, T.M. Wibbeke, adhäsion KLEBEN &amp; DICHTEN (2022), 66(4), pp. 34-37

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Influence of curing-induced pre-deformations on the mechanical properties of adhesively bonded joints in steel-intensive mixed-material structures

F. Beule, D. Teutenberg, G. Meschut, T. Aubel, A. Matzenmiller. Influence of curing-induced pre-deformations on the mechanical properties of adhesively bonded joints in steel-intensive mixed-material structures. In: 6th Conference on Steels in Cars and Trucks, Milan, 2022.


Investigation of leak tightness for bonded steel joints induced by mechanical and corrosive load for use in battery housings

T. Schmolke, G. Meschut. Investigation of leak tightness for bonded steel joints induced by mechanical and corrosive load for use in battery housings. In: 6th International Conference on Steels in Cars and Trucks, Milan, 2022.


Untersuchung von Klebverbindungen für Batteriegehäuse

T. Schmolke, G. Meschut, F. Rieker, D. Meinderink, G. Grundmeier, adhäsion KLEBEN & DICHTEN (2022), 66, pp. 40-43

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Disjoining and repair strategies of structural joints in automotive lightweight structures

N. Chudalla, A. Bartley, J. Ditter, G. Meschut, T.M. Wibbeke, 2022




Schädigungsmodellierung von Hilfsfügeelementen beim mechanischen Fügen von Stahlwerkstoffen

M. Otroshi, G. Meschut. Schädigungsmodellierung von Hilfsfügeelementen beim mechanischen Fügen von Stahlwerkstoffen. In: , 2022.


Numerical and experimental identification of fatigue crack initiation sites in clinched joints

L. Ewenz, C.R. Bielak, M. Otroshi, M. Bobbert, G. Meschut, M. Zimmermann, Production Engineering (2022), 16(2-3), pp. 305-313

In this paper, a study based on experimental and numerical simulations is performed to analyze fatigue cracks in clinched joints. An experimental investigation is conducted to determine the failure modes of clinched joints under cyclic loading at different load amplitudes with single-lap shear tests. In addition, numerical FEM simulations of clinching process and subsequent shear loading are performed to support the experimental investigations by analyzing the state of stresses at the location of failure. An attempt is made to explain the location of crack initiation in the experiments using evaluation variables such as contact shear stress and maximum principal stress.


Thermal influence of resistance spot welding on nearby overmoulded plastic metal joints

J. Wippermann, G. Meschut, W. Koschukow, A. Liebsch, M. Gude, B. Kolbe, S. Minch. Thermal influence of resistance spot welding on nearby overmoulded plastic metal joints. In: , 2022.


Flexible Teilautomatisierung des robotergestützten mechanischen Fügens

J. Wippermann, G. Meschut, M. Stepputat, W. Flügge. Flexible Teilautomatisierung des robotergestützten mechanischen Fügens. In: , 2022.


Weight-optimized Battery Housings for Volume Vehicles

T. Schmolke, C. Krüger, D. Merdivan, G. Meschut, ATZ worldwide (2022), 124(1), pp. 66-71

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Methodenentwicklung zur rechnerischen Auslegung geklebter Stahlverbindungen unter Alterungsbeanspruchung im Stahl- und Anlagenbau

S. Sander, D. Teutenberg, G. Meschut, F. Kötz, A. Matzenmiller, Y. Kasper, T. Ummenhofer, in: 22. Kolloquium Gemeinsame Forschung in der Klebtechnik, 2022


Gewichtsoptimierte Batteriegehäuse für Volumenfahrzeuge

T. Schmolke, C. Krüger, D. Merdivan, G. Meschut, ATZ - Automobiltechnische Zeitschrift (2022), 124(1), pp. 80-85

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Metamodellbasierte Prozesskette - Umformen-Schneiden-Spannen-Fügen

P. Heyser, G. Meschut, T. Nehls, C. Scharr, P. Froitzheim, W. Flügge, S. Wiesenmayer, M. Merklein, in: Pressen, Systeme, Prozesse der Zukunft Effizienz + Digitalisierung, Europäische Forschungsgesellschaft für Blechverarbeitung e.V., 2022


Konzeption einer adaptiven Prozesskette für das mechanische Fügen

G. Meschut, P. Heyser, M. Merklein, S. Wiesenmayer, W. Flügge, C. Scharr, T. Nehls, Europäische Forschungsgesellschaft für Blechverarbeitung e.V, 2022


Smart process chain – data analysis in sheet metal processing for joinability prediction

P. Heyser, S. Wiesenmayer, T. Nehls, C. Scharr, W. Flügge, M. Merklein, G. Meschut, in: SMART PRODUCTION 2022: DIGITALIZING AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING, Automotive Circle, 2022


Stress-based fatigue lifetime prediction of adhesively bonded joints with hyperelastic deformation behavior

S. Çavdar, G. Meschut, in: 45th Annual Meeting of The Adhesion Society, 2022


Investigation of the three-dimensional stress state during loading of self-piercing riveted joints

M. Otroshi, G. Meschut. Investigation of the three-dimensional stress state during loading of self-piercing riveted joints. In: Materials Science & Technology (MS&T22), Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA, 2022.



Efficient debonding of adhesively bonded joints in car body repair

N. Chudalla, G. Meschut, A. Bartley, M. Wibbeke, 2022


Development of a crash behaviour prediction method for resistance spot welded 3-steel sheet joints

V. Olfert, G. Meschut, D. Hein, L. Schuster, S. Sommer, SCT, 2022

The recent trend towards extensive electric mobility leads to a variety of new challenges for the engineering of future vehicle concepts. One particular challenge is the additional weight added to the vehicle by the battery, which stands in direct contrast to the existing customer expectation of a high driving range. The reduction of the total vehicle weight is driven by the extensive use of ultra-high-strength steels in thin sheet thicknesses in car body construction. Resistance spot welding is the dominant joining process in steel-intensive lightweight construction due to its high degree of automation, process reliability and the associated economic efficiency. In order to comply limitations of the space in the vehicle body and to ensure the most efficient use of materials in lightweight construction, joints are used that connect several sheets with a single spot weld. This leads to new challenges for the prediction of the load-bearing capacity and failure behaviour under crash loading. This paper presents a systematic characterisation of 3 sheet steel joints in order to find formulary, empirical relationships between the load-bearing capacity of the joint and the affecting parameters. Numerical simulations are carried out in order to clarify the causes of occurring phenomena in experiments. For this purpose, influencing variables such as joint strength, joint arrangement, sheet thickness, sheet strength, load type and load case on the load bearing capacity and failure behaviour are identified. Furthermore, the extent to which the behaviour of 2-sheet joints can be transferred to 3-sheet joints is investigated. A formulary correlation enables a quick and inexpensive estimates of the load-bearing capacity of 3-sheet metal connections. These models can be used for a computer-efficient simulation of components with three layered spot welded joints.


Experimental and Numerical Investigation on Manufacturing-Induced Pre-Strain on the Load-Bearing Capacity of Clinched Joints

C.R. Bielak, M. Böhnke, M. Bobbert, G. Meschut, Key Engineering Materials (2022), 926, pp. 1516-1526

Background. Clinching is a conventional cold forming process in which two or more sheets can be joined without auxiliary parts. A pre-forming of the parts to be joined, which is introduced by previous manufacturing steps, has an influence on the joining result. When considering the suitability for joining with regard to the formability of the materials, the influence of the preforming steps must be taken into account. The influences of strain hardening and sheet thickness on the joining properties must be investigated. In this context, a Finite Element Method (FEM) based metamodel analysis of the clinching process was carried out in [1] to investigate the robustness of the clinching process with respect to the different material pre-strains. In [2], the method was extended to the load bearing simulation.Procedure. The metamodel from preliminary work based on various FE models, which predicts the load-bearing capacity of a clinched joint influenced by pre-straining, is compared here with experimental data and the accuracy of the metamodel prediction is discussed. For this purpose an experimental procedure was further develop which allows the preforming of metal sheets from which joining specimens can be separated with a certain degree of unidirectional deformation. In the study, the procedure for preparing the joint specimens and the results of the loading tests are presented. Different possible relevant pre-strain combinations are investigated and compared with the simulation results, to validate the FE models and choose suitable metamodel.</jats:p>


Directional dependence of the mechanical properties of structural adhesive joints with curing-induced pre-deformations

F. Beule, D. Teutenberg, G. Meschut, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering (2022), 095440702211001

<jats:p> Owing to the implementation of multi-material construction methods in modern lightweight construction and the associated use of adhesive bonding technology, thermally induced relative displacements of the joining partners occur during the curing process. The resulting extremely complex thermo-chemo-mechanical stresses can influence the properties of the adhesive layers and reduce the load-bearing capacity. In this study, experiments are conducted to examine the influence of process-related thermal relative displacements on the mechanical properties of adhesives. The results show an anisotropy of the mechanical properties of the pre-deformed adhesive layers, depending on the magnitude and direction of the relative displacement. </jats:p>


Functionality Study of an Optical Measurement Concept for Local Force Signal Determination in High Strain Rate Tensile Tests

M. Böhnke, E. Unruh, S. Sell, M. Bobbert, D. Hein, G. Meschut, Key Engineering Materials (2022), 926, pp. 1564-1572

<jats:p>Many mechanical material properties show a dependence on the strain rate, e.g. yield stress or elongation at fracture. The quantitative description of the material behavior under dynamic loading is of major importance for the evaluation of crash safety. This is carried out using numerical methods and requires characteristic values for the materials used. For the standardized determination of dynamic characteristic values in sheet metal materials, tensile tests performed according to the guideline from [1]. A particular challenge in dynamic tensile tests is the force measurement during the test. For this purpose, strain gauges are attached on each specimen, wired to the measuring equipment and calibrated. This is a common way to determine a force signal that is as low in vibration and as free of bending moments as possible. The preparation effort for the used strain gauges are enormous. For these reasons, an optical method to determine the force by strain measurement using DIC is presented. The experiments are carried out on a high speed tensile testing system. In combioantion with a 3D DIC high speed system for optical strain measurement. The elastic deformation of the specimen in the dynamometric section is measured using strain gauges and the optical method. The measured signals are then compared to validate the presented method. The investigations are conducted using the dual phase steel material HCT590X and the aluminum material EN AW-6014 T4. Strain rates of up to 240 s-1 are investigated.</jats:p>


Development of a Modified Punch Test for Investigating the Failure Behavior in Sheet Metal Materials

M. Böhnke, C.R. Bielak, M. Bobbert, G. Meschut, in: The Minerals, Metals &amp; Materials Series, Springer International Publishing, 2022

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Experimental and numerical investigation of the influence of multiaxial loading conditions on the failure behavior of clinched joints

M. Böhnke, C.R. Bielak, M. Bobbert, G. Meschut, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications (2022)

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Testing, modelling, and parameter identification for adhesively bonded joints under the influence of temperature

L. Schmelzle, M. Striewe, J. Mergheim, G. Meschut, G. Possart, D. Teutenberg, D. Hein, P. Steinmann, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology (2022)

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Robotergestütztes manuelles mechanisches Fügen – RoboterFügen

S. Neumann, G. Meschut, F. Schmatz, W. Flügge, 2022


Methodenentwicklung zur numerischen Lebensdauerprognose von hyperelastischen Klebverbindungen infolge zyklischer Beanspruchung mittels bruchmechanischer Ansätze

K. Tews, T. Aubel, D. Teutenberg, G. Meschut, T. Duffe, G. Kullmer, in: 22. Kolloquium: Gemeinsame Forschung in der Klebtechnik, 2022


Global energy release rate of small penny-shaped cracks in hyperelastic materials under general stress conditions

T. Duffe, G. Kullmer, K. Tews, T. Aubel, G. Meschut, Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics (2022)

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Fracture mechanical concept to predict crack nucleation in elastic adhesive joints

T. Duffe, K. Tews, G. Kullmer, G. Meschut. Fracture mechanical concept to predict crack nucleation in elastic adhesive joints. In: ECF23, European Conference on Fracture 2022, 2022.


Numerische Lebensdauerprognose von hyperelastischen Klebverbindungen mit einem bruchmechanischen Ansatz

T. Duffe, K. Tews, T. Aubel, G. Meschut, G. Kullmer, Fachzeitschrift für Schweißen und verwandte Verfahren (2022), 74(9), pp. 570-576



Analyse des Versagensverhaltens geklebter Stahl- Verbindungen beim werkstoffschonenden Entfügen in der Karosserieinstandsetzung

N. Chudalla, G. Meschut, D. Teutenberg, M. Wibbeke, A. Bartley, P 1396th ed., Forschungsvereinigung Stahlanwendung e. V., 2022



Experimentelle und numerische Untersuchung der Dämpfungseigenschaften geklebter Strukturen unter dynamischer Beanspruchung

J. Göddecke, G. Meschut, F. Kötz, A. Matzenmiller, J. Damm, M. Albiez, T. Ummenhofer, Forschungsvereinigung Stahlanwendung e.V., 2022, pp. 404


Review on mechanical joining by plastic deformation

G. Meschut, M. Merklein, A. Brosius, D. Drummer, L. Fratini, U. Füssel, M. Gude, W. Homberg, P. Martins, M. Bobbert, M. Lechner, R. Kupfer, B. Gröger, D. Han, J. Kalich, F. Kappe, T. Kleffel, D. Köhler, C. Kuball, J. Popp, D. Römisch, J. Troschitz, C. Wischer, S. Wituschek, M. Wolf, Journal of Advanced Joining Processes (2022), 5, 100113

Mechanical joining technologies are increasingly used in multi-material lightweight constructions and offer opportunities to create versatile joining processes due to their low heat input, robustness to metallurgical incompatibilities and various process variants. They can be categorised into technologies which require an auxiliary joining element, or do not require an auxiliary joining element. A typical example for a mechanical joining process with auxiliary joining element is self-piercing riveting. A wide range of processes exist which are not requiring an auxiliary joining element. This allows both point-shaped (e.g., by clinching) and line-shaped (e.g., friction stir welding) joints to be produced. In order to achieve versatile processes, challenges exist in particular in the creation of intervention possibilities in the process and the understanding and handling of materials that are difficult to join, such as fiber reinforced plastics (FRP) or high-strength metals. In addition, predictive capability is required, which in particular requires accurate process simulation. Finally, the processes must be measured non-destructively in order to generate control variables in the process or to investigate the cause-effect relationship. This paper covers the state of the art in scientific research concerning mechanical joining and discusses future challenges on the way to versatile mechanical joining processes.



Joining of multi-material structures using a versatile self-piercing riveting process

F. Kappe, S. Wituschek, M. Bobbert, M. Lechner, G. Meschut, Production Engineering (2022)

Due to the increasing use of multi-material constructions and the resulting material incompatibilities, mechanical joining technologies are gaining in importance. The reasons for this are the variety of joining possibilities as well as high load-bearing capacities. However, the currently rigid tooling systems cannot react to changing boundary conditions, such as changed sheet thicknesses or strength. For this reason, a large number of specialised joining processes have been developed to expand the range of applications. Using a versatile self-piercing riveting process, multi-material structures are joined in this paper. In this process, a modified tool actuator technology is combined with multi-range capable auxiliary joining parts. The multi-range capability of the rivets is achieved by forming the rivet head onto the respective thickness of the joining part combination without creating a tooling set-up effort. The joints are investigated both experimentally on the basis of joint formation and load-bearing capacity tests as well as by means of numerical simulation. It turned out that all the joints examined could be manufactured according to the defined standards. The load-bearing capacities of the joints are comparable to those of conventionally joined joints. In some cases the joint fails prematurely, which is why lower energy absorptions are obtained. However, the maximum forces achieved are higher than those of conventional joints. Especially in the case of high-strength materials arranged on the die side, the interlock formation is low. In addition, the use of die-sided sheets requires a large deformation of the rivet head protrusion, which leads to an increase in stress and, as a result, to damage if the rivet head. However, a negative influence on the joint load-bearing capacity could be excluded.</jats:p>


Provision of cross-domain knowledge in mechanical joining using ontologies

C. Zirngibl, P. Kügler, J. Popp, C.R. Bielak, M. Bobbert, D. Drummer, G. Meschut, S. Wartzack, B. Schleich, Production Engineering (2022)

Since the application of mechanical joining methods, such as clinching or riveting, offers a robust solution for the generation of advanced multi-material connections, the use in the field of lightweight designs (e.g. automotive industry) is steadily increasing. Therefore, not only the design of an individual joint is required but also the dimensioning of the entire joining connection is crucial. However, in comparison to thermal joining techniques, such as spot welding, the evaluation of the joints’ resistance against defined requirements (e.g. types of load, minimal amount of load cycles) mainly relies on the consideration of expert knowledge, a few design principles and a small amount of experimental data. Since this generally implies the involvement of several domains, such as the material characterization or the part design, a tremendous amount of data and knowledge is separately generated for a certain dimensioning process. Nevertheless, the lack of formalization and standardization in representing the gained knowledge leads to a difficult and inconsistent reuse, sharing or searching of already existing information. Thus, this contribution presents a specific ontology for the provision of cross-domain knowledge about mechanical joining processes and highlights two potential use cases of this ontology in the design of clinched and pin joints.</jats:p>


Investigation of the friction conditions of self-pierce rivets by means of a compression-torsion tribometer

M.S. Rossel, G. Meschut, Production Engineering (2022)

Lightweight design is an effective lever for achieving fuel consumption and emission-oriented goals. Therefore micro-alloyed steels and high-strength aluminium materials are included in the multi-material mix of the car body. In this context self-pierce riveting has become established for joining in body-in-white production. For the dimensioning of the joint, numerical simulation is increasingly being used. In order to make reliable predictions about joint quality, knowledge of the friction in the joining process is necessary and needs to be identified experimentally. In previous investigations, the process parameters in the friction test were not comparable to the joining process. Therefore, a new friction test method is presented in this paper, where the process conditions are comparable between joining and friction testing especially regarding the interface pressure. The local joining process parameters between rivet and sheet are derived numerically. In the framework of the investigations, the influences of the local joining process parameters, like interface pressure, relative velocity and temperature, on the friction are investigated and mapped close to the joining process. Additionally a comparison of different rivet coatings is carried out. The rivet contact to the sheet metal HX340LAD as well with aluminium EN AW-5182 is taken into account.


Numerical Investigation of the Influence of a Movable Die Base on Joint Formation in Semi-tubular Self-piercing Riveting

F. Kappe, S. Wituschek, V. de Pascalis, M. Bobbert, M. Lechner, G. Meschut, in: Materials Design and Applications IV, Springer International Publishing, 2022

Due to economic and ecological requirements and the associated trend towards lightweight construction, mechanical joining technologies like self-piercing riveting are gaining in importance. In addition, the increase in lightweight multi-material joints has led to the development of many different mechanical joining technologies which can only be applied to join a small number of material combinations. This leads to low process efficiency, and in the case of self-piercing riveting, to a large number of required tool changes. Another approach focuses on reacting to changing boundary conditions as well as the creation of customised joints by using adaptive tools, versatile auxiliary joining parts or modified process kinematics. Therefore, this study investigates the influence of increased die-sided kinematics on joint formation in self-piercing riveting process. The aim is to achieve an improvement of the joint properties by superimposing the punch feed. Furthermore, it is intended to reduce required tool changes due to the improved joint design. The investigations were carried out by means of a 2D-axisymmetric numerical simulation model using the LS-Dyna simulation software. After the validation of the process model, the die was extended to include driven die elements. Using the model, different kinematics as well as their effects on the joint formation and the internal stress concentration could be analysed. In principle, the increased actuator technology enabled an increase of the interlock formation for both pure aluminium and multi-material joints consisting of steel and aluminium. However, the resulting process forces were higher during the process phases of punching and spreading.


Increasing flexibility of self-piercing riveting by reducing tool–geometry combinations using cluster analysis in the application of multi-material design

F. Kappe, L. Schadow, M. Bobbert, G. Meschut, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part L Journal of Materials Design and Applications (2022)

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Determining the properties of multi‑range semi‑tubular self‑piercing riveted joints

F. Kappe, S. Wituschek, M. Bobbert, G. Meschut, Production Engineering (2022)

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Development of a Numerical 3D Model for Analyzing Clinched Joints in Versatile Process Chains

C.R. Bielak, M. Böhnke, M. Bobbert, G. Meschut, in: The Minerals, Metals &amp; Materials Series, Springer International Publishing, 2022

The application of the mechanical joining process clinching enables the joining of sheet metals with a wide range of material-thickness configurations, which is of interest in lightweight construction of multi-material structures. Each material-thickness combination results in a joint with its own property profile that is affected differently by variations. Manufacturing process-related effects from preforming steps influence the geometric shape of a clinched joint as well as its load-bearing capacity. During the clinching process high degrees of plastic strain, increased temperatures and high strain rates occur. In this context, a 3D numerical model was developed which can represent the material-specific behaviour during the process chain steps sheet metal forming, joining, and loading phase in order to achieve a high predictive accuracy of the simulation. Besides to the investigation of the prediction accuracy, the extent of the influence of individual modelling aspects such as temperature and strain rate dependency is examined.


MECHANICALLY JOINED EXTRUSION PROFILES FOR BATTERY TRAYS

S. Neumann, G. Meschut, M. Otroshi, F. Kneuper, A. Schulze, E. Tekkaya, 2022


Mechanical Properties and Joinability of AlSi9 Alloy Manufactured by Twin‐Roll Casting

M. Neuser, F. Kappe, J. Ostermeier, J.T. Krüger, M. Bobbert, G. Meschut, M. Schaper, O. Grydin, Advanced Engineering Materials (2022), 24(10), 2200874

AlSi casting alloys combine excellent castability with high strength. Hence, this group of alloys is often used in the automotive sector. The challenge for this application is the brittle character of these alloys which leads to cracks during joint formation when mechanical joining technologies are used. A rise in ductility can be achieved by a considerable increase in the solidification rate which results in grain refinement. High solidification rates can be realized in twin–roll casting (TRC) by water-cooled rolls. Therefore, a hypoeutectic EN AC–AlSi9 (for European Norm - aluminum cast product) is manufactured by the TRC process and analyzed. Subsequently, joining investigations are performed on castings in as-cast and heat-treated condition using the self-piercing riveting process considering the joint formation and the load-bearing capacity. Due to the fine microstructure, the crack initiation can be avoided during joining, while maintaining the joining parameters, especially by specimens in heat treatment conditions. Furthermore, due to the extremely fine microstructure, the load-bearing capacity of the joint can be significantly increased in terms of the maximum load-bearing force and the energy absorbed.


Influence of heat treatment on the suitability for clinching of the aluminium casting alloy AlSi9

M. Neuser, M. Böhnke, O. Grydin, M. Bobbert, M. Schaper, G. Meschut, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications (2022), 146442072210758

<jats:p> In many manufacturing areas, multi-material designs are implemented in which individual components are joined together to form complex structures with numerous joints. For example, in the automotive sector, cast components are used at the junctions of the body and joined with different types of sheet metal and extruded profiles. To be able to join structures consisting of different materials, alternative joining technologies have emerged in recent years. This includes clinching, which allows assembling of two or more thin sheet metal and casting parts by solely cold forming the material. Clinching the brittle and usually less ductile cast aluminium alloys remains a challenge because the brittle character of the cast aluminium alloys can cause cracks during the forming of the clinched joint. In this study, the influence of the heat treatment time of an aluminium casting alloy AlSi9 on the joinability in the clinching process is investigated. Specific heat treatment of the naturally hard AlSi9 leads to a modification of the eutectic microstructure, which can increase ductility. Based on this, it will be examined if specific clinching die geometries can be used, which achieve an optimized geometrical formation of the clinched joint. The load-bearing capacities of the clinched joints are determined and compared by shear tensile and head tensile tests. Furthermore, the joints are examined microscopically to investigate the influence of the heat treatment on the failure behaviour during the load-bearing tests as well as crack initiation within the joining process. </jats:p>


Increasing the accuracy of clinching process simulations by modeling the friction as a function of local joining process parameters

M.S. Rossel, G. Meschut, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications (2022), 146442072210742

In this study, an innovative friction model is used to improve the quality of clinching process simulations. Consequently, the future over dimensioning can be reduced. Furthermore, the improved prediction quality of the joining process simulation leads to an improvement in the simulation of load-bearing capacity as well. In this way, the entire sampling process can be performed virtually without any experimental investigations. This will contribute to the advancement of lightweight construction in the automotive industry. In this work, the frictional behavior is studied in dependence on the local joining process parameters. As a reference for the numerical investigations, clinch joints by means of a die with fixed geometry are joined. Additionally, a hardness mapping is performed on the microsection of the clinch joints. It shows the local strain hardening, which correlates with the forming degree in the simulation. Based on the occurring contacts and the local joining process parameters in the joining process simulation, the test matrix for the experimental friction tests is defined. The friction tests are carried out on a compression-torsion-tribometer. This type of tribometer is able to apply high interface pressures above the initial yield stress due to the specimen encapsulation. Besides, the pure joining part contact, the contact between the joining part and joining tool can be tested as well. The experimental test setup offers the possibility to evaluate the influences of temperature, relative velocity, interface pressure, and frictional stroke independently. Based on the results of the experimental friction tests, a friction model is created. The resulting friction model is integrated into the numerical joining process simulation via a subroutine. To validate the quality of the new friction modeling, the results of simulations are compared with the experiments in terms of load-stroke diagrams, joint geometry, and hardness mappings on the microsection. </jats:p>


Methodology for the systematic investigation of the hygrothermal-mechanical behavior of a structural epoxy adhesive

S. Sander, G. Meschut, U. Kroll, A. Matzenmiller, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives (2022), 103072

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Process-adapted temperature application within a two-stage rivet forming process for high nitrogen steel

C. Kuball, B. Uhe, G. Meschut, M. Merklein, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part L-Journal of Materials-Design and Applications (2022), pp. 1-17

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Numerical investigation of a friction test to determine the friction coefficients for the clinching process

C.R. Bielak, M. Böhnke, M. Bobbert, G. Meschut, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications (2022), 146442072210934

<jats:p> Clinching as a mechanical joining process has become established in many areas of car body. In order to predict relevant properties of clinched joints and to ensure the reliability of the process, it is numerically simulated during the product development process. The prediction accuracy of the simulated process depends on the implemented friction model. Therefore, a new method for determining friction coefficients in sheet metal materials was developed and tested. The aim of this study is the numerical investigation of this experimental method by means of FE simulation. The experimental setup is modelled in a 3D numerical simulation taking into account the process parameters varying in the experiment, such as geometric properties, contact pressure and contact velocity. Furthermore, the contact description of the model is calibrated via the experimentally determined friction coefficients according to clinch-relevant parameter space. It is shown that the assumptions made in the determination of the experimental data in preliminary work are valid. In addition, it is investigated to what extent the standard Coulomb friction model in the FEM can reproduce the results of the experimental method. </jats:p>


Numerical and experimental identification of fatigue crack initiation sites in clinched joints

L. Ewenz, C.R. Bielak, M. Otroshi, M. Bobbert, G. Meschut, M. Zimmermann, Production Engineering (2022), 16(2-3), pp. 305-313

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>In this paper, a study based on experimental and numerical simulations is performed to analyze fatigue cracks in clinched joints. An experimental investigation is conducted to determine the failure modes of clinched joints under cyclic loading at different load amplitudes with single-lap shear tests. In addition, numerical FEM simulations of clinching process and subsequent shear loading are performed to support the experimental investigations by analyzing the state of stresses at the location of failure. An attempt is made to explain the location of crack initiation in the experiments using evaluation variables such as contact shear stress and maximum principal stress.</jats:p>


A Review on the Modeling of the Clinching Process Chain - Part I: Design Phase

B. Schramm, S. Martin, C. Steinfelder, C.R. Bielak, A. Brosius, G. Meschut, T. Tröster, T. Wallmersperger, J. Mergheim, Journal of Advanced Joining Processes (2022), 6, 100133

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A Review on the Modeling of the Clinching Process Chain - Part II: Joining Process

B. Schramm, J. Friedlein, B. Gröger, C.R. Bielak, M. Bobbert, M. Gude, G. Meschut, T. Wallmersperger, J. Mergheim, Journal of Advanced Joining Processes (2022), 100134

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Numerical investigation of the clinched joint loadings considering the initial pre-strain in the joining area

S. Martin, C.R. Bielak, M. Bobbert, T. Tröster, G. Meschut, Production Engineering (2022)

The components of a body in white consist of many individual thin-walled sheet metal parts, which usually are manufactured in deep-drawing processes. In general, the conditions in a deep-drawing process change due to changing tribology conditions, varying degrees of spring back, or scattering material properties in the sheet blanks, which affects the resulting pre-strain. Mechanical joining processes, especially clinching, are influenced by these process-related pre-strains. The final geometric shape of a clinched joint is affected to a significant level by the prior material deformation when joining with constant process parameters. That leads to a change in the stiffness and force transmission in the clinched joint due to the different geometric dimensions, such as interlock, neck thickness and bottom thickness, which directly affect the load bearing capacity. Here, the influence of the pre-straining in the deep drawing process on the force distribution in clinch points in an automotive assembly is investigated by finite-element models numerically. In further studies, the results are implemented in an optimization tool for designing clinched components. The methodology starts with a pre-straining of metal sheets. This step is followed by 2D rotationally symmetric forming simulations of the joining process. The resulting mesh of each forming simulation is rotated and 3D models are obtained. The clinched joint solid model with pre-strains is used further to determine the joint stiffnesses. With the simulation of the same test set-up with an equivalent point-connector model, the equivalent stiffness for each pre-strain combination is determined. Simulations are performed on a clinched component to assess the influence of pre-strain and sheet thinning on the clinched joint loadings by using the equivalent stiffnesses. The investigations clearly show that for the selected component, the loadings at the clinch points are dependent on the sheet thinning and the stiffnesses due to pre-strain. The magnitude of the influence varies depending on the quantity considered. For example, the shear force is more sensitive to the joint stiffness than to the sheet thinning.</jats:p>


Service strength analysis method for adhesively bonded hybrid structures under multiaxial loading

K.. Tittmann, I.. Koch, S. Çavdar, M.. Gude, G. Meschut, in: Proceedings of the 20th European Conference on Composite Materials, 2022, pp. 730-739

Semi-structural adhesive joints with hyperelastic polyurethane adhesives and large adhesive layer thicknesses enable the realization of innovative hybrid lightweight designs with fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) composites. The design of these adhesively bonded joints with complex mechanical behavior requires a valid and efficient method for computational service life prediction. In this paper, a submodel-based service strength analysis method for adhesively bonded hybrid structures is presented and validated on sub component fatigue tests. The submodel strategy is generalized by periodic boundary conditions to evaluate failure relevant stresses and thus fatigue life in advance and independently from the global structure analysis.


DigiBody - Digitale Prozesskette zur Abbildung und Optimierung der Fügetechnik im Rohbau

S. Jamei, N. Döller, S. Lossau, F. Beule, M. Al Trjman, T. Aubel, G. Meschut, D. Sommer, S. Facciotto, A. Droste, A. Haufe, M. Helbig, H. Gleich, K. Kose. DigiBody - Digitale Prozesskette zur Abbildung und Optimierung der Fügetechnik im Rohbau . In: 22. Kolloquium: Gemeinsame Forschung in der Klebtechnik, 2022.


A new viscoelastic-viscoplastic constitutive formulation in LS-DYNA to model adhesives during the complete manufacturing-crashworthiness process chain

T. Klöppel, A. Haufe, M. Helbig, C. Liebold, F. Beule, M. Al Trjman, T. Aubel, G. Meschut, S. Jamei, F. Fürle, S. Lossau, A. Droste, H. Gleich, K. Kose, D. Sommer, S. Facciotto. A new viscoelastic-viscoplastic constitutive formulation in LS-DYNA to model adhesives during the complete manufacturing-crashworthiness process chain. In: 4a-Technologietage 2022, Schladming, 2022.


Development of a test method for investigating the leak tightness of hybrid joined battery housing connections

T. Schmolke, D. Teutenberg, G. Meschut, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives (2022), 117, 103171

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Fatigue strength of adhesively butt-bonded hollow cylinders under multiaxial loading with constant and variable amplitudes

M. Hecht, J. Baumgartner, K. Tews, S. Çavdar, G. Meschut, Procedia Structural Integrity (2022), 38, pp. 251-259

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2021

Dämpfungseigenschaften geklebter Verbindungen - Potenzialanalyse und Klebstoffcharakterisierung

J. Göddecke, G. Meschut, J. Damm, M. Albiez, T. Ummenhofer, adhäsion KLEBEN & DICHTEN (2021), pp. 14-23

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Fiber response to pin penetration in dry woven fabric using numerical analysis

M. Droß, P. Heyser, G. Meschut, A. Hürkamp, K. Dröder, Journal of Advanced Joining Processes (2021), 100083


Mechanisches Fügen von FKV-FKV-Verbindungen

D. Han, G. Meschut, 2021

Within the scope of the research project, four new mechanical joining processes for the singlestage, pre-hole-free joining of FRP-FRP joints were further developed. For this purpose, the joining processes under consideration were first implemented on existing equipment at the research institute. Based on the successful adaptation of the joining processes, characteristics of the joints were documented by means of micrographs and observation of external characteristics, on the basis of which measures for process modification were derived. The process modifications were carried out on a process-specific basis for a selected GFRPGFRP joint. The aim was to improve the joint quality, in particular with regard to the reduction of laminate damage, by means of targeted element and tool development in addition to the increase in process stability. Based on these results, a realistic suitability evaluation of the joining methods was carried out with regard to process and manufacturing flexibility. As a result, two self-piercing riveting processes, which showed the greatest suitability potential, were examined in more detail to analyse the application limits. In the process, the joints were sampled on further material combinations with varied fibre and matrix systems. In addition, joints with adhesive were investigated, in which the influence of the adhesive viscosity on the joint properties was analysed. The joint properties of the new joining method were then comprehensively determined by tensile tests under quasi-static, cyclic loads. Finally, the behaviour of the optimised joints under corrosive load was characterised in the salt spray test. Through the targeted process modifications in this project, the FRP-FRP joints can be joined with less damage, enabling improved joint quality in the FRP-based components.


Effect of low-profile additives on the durability of adhesively bonded Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC)

V. Aßmuth, G. Meschut, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives (2021), 112, 103036

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