Universal Journal of Mechanical Engineering Vol. 4(1), pp. 1 - 7
DOI: 10.13189/ujme.2016.040101
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Developing of the Aluminum Alloy Solid State Bonding Method in Atmosphere Using High Frequency Induction Heating and Ultrasonic Vibration

Tomoji Osada ^1,*, Keiji Sonoya ², Takeyuki Abe ², Masanobu Nakamura ^2
1 Nippon Thermonics Co., Ltd., Japan
² Department of Mechanical System Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Japan

ABSTRACT

Consumption of aluminum alloys is increasing in order to improve the environmental performance. The aim of this research is to develop a technique to bond aluminum within an atmosphere in a short amount of time and with minimal deformations. In order to accomplish this, the bonding was carried out via use of a metal insert and ultrasonic vibration. Bonding employing the insert metal resulted in a weakened bond due to the generation of an oxide layer on the bonding surface which impeded a bond forming between the metals. The addition of ultrasonic vibration resulted in a stronger overall bond than that created without ultrasonic vibration. This is due to the vibration breaking up the oxide surface, inducing plastic flow at the bond interface.

KEYWORDS
Aluminum Alloy, Solid State Bonding, Atmosphere, High Frequency Induction Heating, Ultrasonic Vibration

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Tomoji Osada , Keiji Sonoya , Takeyuki Abe , Masanobu Nakamura , "Developing of the Aluminum Alloy Solid State Bonding Method in Atmosphere Using High Frequency Induction Heating and Ultrasonic Vibration," Universal Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 1 - 7, 2016. DOI: 10.13189/ujme.2016.040101.

(b). APA Format:
Tomoji Osada , Keiji Sonoya , Takeyuki Abe , Masanobu Nakamura (2016). Developing of the Aluminum Alloy Solid State Bonding Method in Atmosphere Using High Frequency Induction Heating and Ultrasonic Vibration. Universal Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 4(1), 1 - 7. DOI: 10.13189/ujme.2016.040101.