Characterization of the hybrid joint between AA2024-T3 alloy and thermoplastic composite obtained by oxy-fuel welding (OFW)

Rafael Resende Lucas; Rita de Cássia Mendonça Sales-Contini; Luis Felipe Barbosa Marques; Jonas Frank Reis; Ana Beatriz Ramos Moreira Abrahão; Edson Cocchieri Botelho; Rogério Pinto Mota; Rafael Resende Lucas; Rita de Cássia Mendonça Sales-Contini; Luis Felipe Barbosa Marques; Jonas Frank Reis; Ana Beatriz Ramos Moreira Abrahão; Edson Cocchieri Botelho; Rogério Pinto Mota

doi:10.3934/matersci.2024029

AIMS Materials Science

2024, Volume 11, Issue 3: 585-601. doi: 10.3934/matersci.2024029

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Characterization of the hybrid joint between AA2024-T3 alloy and thermoplastic composite obtained by oxy-fuel welding (OFW)

Rafael Resende Lucas ^{1
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Rita de Cássia Mendonça Sales-Contini ²,
Luis Felipe Barbosa Marques ¹,
Jonas Frank Reis ¹,
Ana Beatriz Ramos Moreira Abrahão ³,
Edson Cocchieri Botelho ¹,
Rogério Pinto Mota ¹

1.
São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Engineering and Sciences, Guaratinguetá, São Paulo 12516-410, Brazil
2.
Aeronautical Structures Laboratory, Technological College of São José dos Campos Prof. Jessen Vidal (FATEC), São José dos Campos, São Paulo 12247-014, Brazil
3.
Electrochemistry and Corrosion Laboratory, Technological College of Pindamonhangaba (FATEC), Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo 12445-010, Brazil

Received: 23 May 2024 Revised: 06 June 2024 Accepted: 13 June 2024 Published: 19 June 2024

Studies on dissimilar materials joining have greatly increased, transitioning from temporary to permanent joining methods. The latter approach is more applicable due to the hybrid structure offering the best properties of the constituent materials, along with the development of new materials and manufacturing procedures. In this study, the AA2024-T3 alloy was treated with plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) and a thermoplastic composite/AA2024-T3 hybrid joint was manufactured using oxy-fuel welding (OFW). Morphological aspects, chemical compositions electrochemical and mechanical properties of hybrid composite joints were determined. The results indicated that the joint exhibits a uniform structure. The adhesion between the dissimilar materials reached a strength of 4.2 to 5.2 MPa, with cohesive bonding and without severe degradation of the thermoplastic matrix in some cases. It was observed that PEO treatment decreased the interface shear strength due to the high silicon content presence in the coating. The coatings effectively increased nobility and corrosion resistance, with corrosion rates ranging from 0.0087 to 0.018 mm/year.
- welding,
- aluminum,
- composite,
- PEO,
- characterization
Citation: Rafael Resende Lucas, Rita de Cássia Mendonça Sales-Contini, Luis Felipe Barbosa Marques, Jonas Frank Reis, Ana Beatriz Ramos Moreira Abrahão, Edson Cocchieri Botelho, Rogério Pinto Mota. Characterization of the hybrid joint between AA2024-T3 alloy and thermoplastic composite obtained by oxy-fuel welding (OFW)[J]. AIMS Materials Science, 2024, 11(3): 585-601. doi: 10.3934/matersci.2024029

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Abstract

Studies on dissimilar materials joining have greatly increased, transitioning from temporary to permanent joining methods. The latter approach is more applicable due to the hybrid structure offering the best properties of the constituent materials, along with the development of new materials and manufacturing procedures. In this study, the AA2024-T3 alloy was treated with plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) and a thermoplastic composite/AA2024-T3 hybrid joint was manufactured using oxy-fuel welding (OFW). Morphological aspects, chemical compositions electrochemical and mechanical properties of hybrid composite joints were determined. The results indicated that the joint exhibits a uniform structure. The adhesion between the dissimilar materials reached a strength of 4.2 to 5.2 MPa, with cohesive bonding and without severe degradation of the thermoplastic matrix in some cases. It was observed that PEO treatment decreased the interface shear strength due to the high silicon content presence in the coating. The coatings effectively increased nobility and corrosion resistance, with corrosion rates ranging from 0.0087 to 0.018 mm/year.

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