JOINING OF CONCENTRIC SECTION POLYMER COMPOSITE COMPONENTS

摘要

A process for assembling a composite component with a thermoplastic surface into or around a second component, the process including selecting a first component with a thermoplastic surface and a second component that, when assembled with the first component has at least some points of contact, shaping where necessary at least one component in the joint area, and pressing the components together to achieve relative immobility between the components. A second process involves the selection of a third thermoplastic component to be assembled with the first two components with at least some points of contact with the first and second components are achieved, shaping where necessary, and assembling such that relative immobility is achieved between all three components. In both processes, the joint area is then heated to allow the thermoplastic to flow and preferably weld the assembled components together.