| 摘要 |
A method of coupling tubular bodies (12A,14A) is provided, particularly for use in fluid handling systems requiring a fluid-tight, pressurized joint. One tubular body (12A) is made from a polymer. The other tubular body (14A) is formed as a laminate having a metallic layer (34) and a polymeric layer (36) (e.g., nylon coated aluminum tubing). The tubular bodies (12A,14A) are positioned relative to one another (e.g., the laminated tubular body (14A) may be inserted within the polymeric tubular body (12A) when the polymeric layer (36) of the laminated tubular body (14A) is outward of the metallic layer (34). The tubular bodies (12A,14A) are then joined together by induction welding to cause heat transfer from the laminated tubular body's (14A) metallic layer (34) to its polymeric layer (36) thereby resulting in deformation of the polymeric layer (36) and bonding of the polymeric layer (36) to a surface of the polymeric tubular body (12A), forming the joint (68). |
