Method for connecting a surface-structured workpiece and a plastic workpiece

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PATENT NO 9925717
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15063771

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A method for connecting a surface-structured workpiece (SSW) and a plastic workpiece using a joining tool with a sonotrode. The method includes: positioning the SSW and the plastic workpiece on an anvil such that a structured contact surface section (SCSS) of the SSW faces a contact surface of the plastic workpiece; positioning the sonotrode in contact with an outer surface of the SSW that is opposite to the SCSS; and applying pressure to the sonotrode and/or the anvil perpendicular to the contact surface to hold the workpieces fixed between the anvil and the sonotrode and applying ultrasonic vibrations to the workpieces by the sonotrode for a predetermined period of time to induce softening of the plastic workpiece and penetrate pin-like elements of the SCSS into the plastic workpiece.

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HELMHOLTZ-ZENTRUM GEESTHACHT ZENTRUM FÜR MATERIAL - UND KÜSTENFORSCHUNG GMBHMAX-PLANCK-STRASSE 1 GEESTHACHT 21502

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De, Traglia Amancio Filho Sergio Börnsen, DE 8 45
Dos, Santos Jorge Fernandez Tespe, DE 6 19
Etzberger, Feistauer Eduardo Geesthacht, DE 1 5

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