Plastics - An Industrial and Literature Survey of Joining Techniques

TWI Industrial Member Report Summary 301/1986

By M N Watson, R M Rivett and K I Johnson

Background

Various factors such as low cost, corrosion resistance, ease of processing and weight saving are leading to an increased use of plastics materials in all industries. This has placed importance on the joining techniques for plastics and on the mechanical properties obtained. This report surveys the use of plastics by modern industry and describes the joining techniques currently available.