The widespread application of thermoplastic polymers in different aspects of industries has motivated researchers and companies to improve and upgrade their forming, joining and assembling processes to overcome their limitations. One of the newest joining methods of thermoplastics is friction stir welding which is based on frictional heat generated through contact between a rotating tool and th...

Abstract The screw-blind riveting combines direct screwing with the blind riveting. novel joining element can be integrated into every injection-molded component like a standard screw boss without significantly increasing processing time. screw-blind-rivet (SBR) consists of connected to substrate by thin sleeve. process screw-blind-riveting divided two phases. first is screw-in phase. secured S...

Abstract Nowadays, manufacturing of multi-material structures requires a variety mechanical joining techniques. Mechanical processes and elements are used to meet wide range requirements, especially on versatile process chains. Most these explicitly adapted only one, specific application. This leads less flexibility chain due many different variants high costs. Changes in the boundary condition...