Laser joining of thermoplastic and thermosetting materials
US4414166A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 4, 1982 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2002 |
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- 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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