The Microtechnology Centre at TWI has experience in over 40 methods of joining materials for small scale components and assemblies and the knowledge and facilities to help companies select the most appropriate for their requirements. Typical microjoining project areas include:

  • Motor and battery connections
  • Replacement of solder for automotive leadframe connections
  • 10µm Pt wire welding for a space environmental sensor
  • Attaching Ag electrical contacts on tri-metal based thermal cut-out systems
  • Developing seam welding technologies for aluminium screening material on cables
  • Brazing/welding carbide drill bits
  • Laser and resistance welding of thin metal foil
  • Development of polymer enclosure system for consumer products
  • Assessment of soldering/welding technology for the lighting industry
  • Development of brazing and welding for Au and Ag jewellery
  • Laser/electron beam surface texturing