摘要 |
<p>Two items, especially one ceramic and the other ceramic or metal, are joined together by applying single mode microwave radiation only to the joint area, simultaneously applying compressive forces to the items in order to force such items together, and continually non-destructively monitoring the joint being formed between the two ceramic items. Preferably, the joint formation is monitored by measuring the responses of the joint to acoustic stimulations; by detecting and monitoring spontaneous acoustic emissions from the joint; or by measuring stimulated acoustic emissions from the joint.</p> |