Benjamin Gröger

Feb 11, 2025 | assemblymag.com | Benjamin Gröger |Austin Weber |In manufacturing |Jim Camillo

Thermoplastic composites (TPCs) are an integral part of modern lightweight designs in the auto industry. However, one challenge is how to join TPCs in multi-material assemblies. Mechanical joining processes, such as clinching, are generally suitable for this purpose. Clinching does not add weight to the assembly, and it’s more energy-efficient than spot welding. The “clinchability” of a joint depends on the ductility and the tensile strength of the parts.

Oct 20, 2023 | fis.tu-dresden.de | Benjamin Gröger |Multi-Material Design |Andreas Hornig |Maik Gude

Numerical investigations on fibre orientation mechanisms of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics by joining with metallic pinsResearch output: Contribution to conferences › Presentation slides › Contributed › peer-review