Transient Liquid Phase Bonding

The book presents a complete overview on the topic of Transient Liquid Phase Bonding (TLPB) which has many high-tech applications, ranging from the production and repair of turbine engines in the aerospace industry, to nuclear power plants and the connection of circuit lines in the microelectronics industry. The TLPB process and its specific applications are presented in great detail: Self-Bonding of Pure Materials; Bonding Different Pure Materials; Self-Bonding of Composites; Self-Bonding of Simple Alloys; Self-Bonding of Complex Alloys; Bonding Same-Base Alloys; Bonding Different-Base Alloys; Bonding Ceramics to Ceramics; Bonding Ceramics to Metals. The book references 483 original resources and includes their direct web link for in-depth reading.

This report supplies information on joining processes applicable to titanium and its alloys in sheet metal applications, primarily related directly to airframe construction. Although the material presented here does not cover all titanium joining processes, and omits such processes as plasma-arc, submerged-arc, electroslag, flash, and high-frequency resistance welding, the data presented cover materials up to 2-inches thick in some cases and the report should be useful to anyone seeking titanium joining information. The joining processes covered fall into five categories: welding, brazing, metallurgical bonding (diffusion and deformation bonding), adhesive bonding, and mechanical fastening. The fusion welding processes that are discussed in detail include gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, arc spot, and electron beam. The resistance processes give extended coverage are spot, roll spot, and seam welding. (Author).

The book presents a complete overview on the topic of Transient Liquid Phase Bonding (TLPB) which has many high-tech applications, ranging from the production and repair of turbine engines in the aerospace industry, to nuclear power plants and the connection of circuit lines in the microelectronics industry. The TLPB process and its specific applications are presented in great detail: Self-Bonding of Pure Materials; Bonding Different Pure Materials; Self-Bonding of Composites; Self-Bonding of Simple Alloys; Self-Bonding of Complex Alloys; Bonding Same-Base Alloys; Bonding Different-Base Alloys; Bonding Ceramics to Ceramics; Bonding Ceramics to Metals. The book references 483 original resources and includes their direct web link for in-depth reading.

There is currently great interest in the process of diffusion bonding. The main thrust has been in the joining of advanced materials such as superplastic alloys, metal matrix composites and ceramics and, most importantly, to introduce the process into mass-production operations. Diffusion bonding has also led to reduced manufacturing costs and weight savings in conventional materials and developments in hot isostatic pressing have allowed greater design flexibility. Since the first conference on Diffusion Bonding, held at Cranfield in 1987, considerable advances have been made and it was therefore considered appropriate to organise the Second International Conference on Diffusion Bonding which was held at Cranfield Institute of Technology on 28 and 29 March 1990. The meeting provided a forum for the presentation and discussion of recent developments in Diffusion Bonding and was divided into four main subject areas: steel bonding and quality control, diffusion bonding of aluminium alloys, bonding of high temperature materials and general applications. This structure is retained in the proceedings. DAVID STEPHENSON vii CONTENTS v Preface ......................... .