Advantages
The research illustrated in this leaflet shows the potential of the Scurfi-Sculpt technology in improving the performance of a common but difficult joint:
• Comeld joints are shown to absorb more energy before failure than joints made using conventional technology
• Unlike in traditional joints the use of Comeld technology ensures that any initial failure does not result in catastrophic failure - indeed failure can be managed and predicted
Benefits
The application of the Surfi-Sculpt technology in the Comeld process has many benefits:
• The process is additive to existing technology
• It offers potential cost, time and hazard reductions in surface treatment techniques
• Joints can be designed with predictable failure mechanisms
• Damage tolerant structures can be designed
• Reliable multi-material structures across a wide range can be made
• Extends the range of applications that composites can be used for - exploiting the benefits of weight reduction with added strength
• Offers the ability to give composites a weldable metallic edge