An Assessment of the Use of a Carbon Fiber Heating Element in Resistance Welding for PPS, PEI, LM-PAEK, and PEKK Thermoplastic Composite

This document outlines an assessment of the quality and performance of thermoplastic composite welded single lap shear joints and mode one joints. The technique of resistance welding PPS, PEI, LM-PAEK, and PEKK thermoplastic composite with a carbon fiber heating element was used in this research.