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Multi-Material Adhesive Joining in the Automotive Sector

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Structural Connections for Lightweight Metallic Structures

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Abstract

Aston Martin uses lightweight materials in combination with adhesive bonding technology to manufacture its vehicles Body-in-White and this Chapter gives an overview of the motivations, advantages and challenges behind this choice.

A detailed material breakdown and associated joining processes is presented, showing how Aston Martin succeeded in manufacturing a leading performance multi-material automotive body structure. It is also highlighted how joint design and materials selection were carried out for structural and semi-structural applications.

It is demonstrated how adhesive bonding technology and processes were developed and optimised to overcome some of the challenges associated with low volume manufacturing of lightweight, multi-material automotive structures.

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  1. Aston Martin, Banbury Road, Gaydon, CV35 0DB, UK

    Sylvain Pujol

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  1. INEGI, Rua Dr. Robert Frias, Porto, 4200-465, Portugal

    Pedro M.G.P. Moreira

  2. Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade, Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n, Porto, 4200-465, Portugal

    Lucas F. M. da Silva

  3. Facultade de Engenharia Mecanica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto, 4200-464, Portugal

    Paulo M.S.T. de Castro

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Pujol, S. (2010). Multi-Material Adhesive Joining in the Automotive Sector. In: Moreira, P., da Silva, L., de Castro, P. (eds) Structural Connections for Lightweight Metallic Structures. Advanced Structured Materials, vol 8. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/8611_2010_51

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