Non-destructive thermography-based system for damage localisation and characterisation during induction welding of thermoplastic composites
In the last decades, advanced thermoplastics matrix composites (TPCs) were recognised as a valid alternative to thermosetting matrices for many advanced applications. One of the advantages in the use of TPCs is the capability to perform fusion bonding which avoids the use of external joints. Induction welding of carbon fiber reinforced TPCs has gained large interest thanks to the minimum surface preparation required, high efficiency and capability to localise heat at the welding surface.....
