Advanced Joining Technology
Abstract:
This report presents a review of the science of joining and the state of technology for joining similar and dissimilar metals to one another, ceramics to ceramics, and metals to ceramics. With respect to ceramics, mechanical joints and metallurgical bonds are considered. Important emerging technologies and advanced joining techniques are discussed, and some of the critical gaps in fundamental joining knowledge that limit progress are identified. Future research is recommended to form a basis for improved understanding of the joining process in all its many forms, and to develop new and improved joining methods to meet future design challenges. The metal-to-metal combustions will continue to be the major joining assembly concern of the Department of Defense as it is in industry.