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Laser joining of thermoplastic and thermosetting materials

US4414166A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 1982
Grant dateNov 8, 1983
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2101/12
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Thermoplastic materials are joined to non-thermoplastic materials such as thermosetting materials by laser radiant energy which causes the thermoplastic material to flow onto the thermosetting material, preferably into a notch or groove or over a shoulder or lip to form a joint by mechanically locking the materials together.

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