New Advances and Future Possibilities in Forming Technology of Hybrid Metal–Polymer Composites Used in Aerospace Applications

Fibre metal laminates, hybrid composite materials built up from interlaced layers of thin metals and fibre reinforced adhesives, are future-proof used in the production passenger aircraft, yachts, sailplanes, racing cars, sports equipment. The most commercially available fibre–metal laminates carbon aluminium aramid glass laminates. This review emphasises developing technologies for forming metal–polymer composites (HMPC). New advances future possibilities technology this group is discussed. A brief classification currently types FMLs details their methods fabrication also presented. Particular emphasis was placed on shaping using plastic working techniques, i.e., incremental sheet forming, shot peening press brake bending, electro-magnetic hydroforming, stamping. Current progress directions research HMPCs summarised