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Topics D

Joining and Multi-Material Design

This topic addresses joining technologies, and design strategies for multi-material lightweight materials and structures. Relevant contributions include welding, brazing, adhesive bonding, mechanical and hybrid joining techniques, as well as properties, interface engineering and characterization of composites. Emphasis is placed on overcoming challenges related to dissimilar material combinations and ensuring structural integrity and durability.

Topic Coordinators

Sergio Amancio

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing.

Sergio Amancio

Graz University of Technology (AT)

Hajo Dieringa

Dr.

Hajo Dieringa

Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH (DE)

Schedule Joining and Multi-Material Design

10 Mar 2027

Lecture Room 3
13:40–15:00

D.1: Ultrasonic Welding and Reversible Joining

1:40 PM
2:00 PM

Manufacturing of Lightweight Multi-Material Structures by Power Ultrasonics and Their Interfacial Response to Mechanical Loading

Liesegang, M. (Speaker); Buchalik-Bopp, S.

Lecture
2:00 PM
2:20 PM

Development and evaluation of sustainable tools for ultrasonic welding of Ti to Al alloys

Götze, P. (Speaker)¹; Thul, F.²; Liesegang, M.²; Balle, F.¹

Lecture
2:20 PM
2:40 PM

Finite Element Simulations of Dynamic Interactions between Sonotrode and Joining Partners during Ultrasonic Metal Welding of Lightweight Multi-Material Systems

Thul, F. (Speaker)

Lecture
2:40 PM
3:00 PM

Welding and separating of Al/Mg joints by power ultrasonics

Becker, M. (Speaker)¹; Dieringa, H.²; Ventzke, V.²; Dorn, F.²; Balle, F.¹

Lecture
15:30–16:50

D.2: Friction Stir and Laser Welding

3:30 PM
3:50 PM

Friction Stir Welding & Processing for Solid-State Joining of Lightweight Aluminium Alloys

Muhammad, S. (Speaker); Ahmed, B.; Ahmed, S.A.; Elahi, R.I.

Lecture
3:50 PM
4:10 PM

Robust Friction Stir Welding of Hybrid Aluminum-Steel Tailor Welded Blanks

Göbel, R. (Speaker); Weihe, S.; Werz, M.

Lecture
4:10 PM
4:30 PM

Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding of dissimilar Aluminium-Copper joints: Process Optimisation and Performance Evaluation

Hauptmann, G. (Speaker)¹; Marcatto de Oliveira, G.H.¹; Weinberger, T.²; Ammay, H.³; Toumpis, A.³; Galloway, A.³; Amancio-Filho, S.d.T.¹

Lecture
4:30 PM
4:50 PM

Laser Welding, Microstructure Evolution, and Mechanical Properties of Magnesium Alloys

Wang, J. (Speaker)

Lecture

11 Mar 2027

Lecture Room 3
09:50–11:10

D.3: Metal Hybrid Fabrication and Interfaces

9:50 AM
10:10 AM

Thermal Impact of the High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) Process on Wrought Aluminium Alloy Inserts in Compound Casting

Lehmhus, D. (Speaker)

Lecture
10:10 AM
10:30 AM

Influence of Heat-Treatment-Induced Intermetallic Compound Thickness on the Shear Tensile Strength of PVD Al–Si Coated Steel After High-Pressure Die Casting

Bo, Y. (Speaker)

Lecture
10:30 AM
10:50 AM

Interface Evolution through Simultaneous Deformation and Diffusion in SPS-Processed Al-Mg Hybrid Structures

Singh, K. (Speaker)

Lecture
10:50 AM
11:10 AM

Characterization of carbon fibre reinforced AZ61 and ZM61 composite wires for Wire-Based additive manufacturing

Chen, G. (Speaker)¹; chen, T.¹; Dieringa, H.¹; Drozdenko, D.²; Dobron, P.²; Zhu, G.¹; Ben Khalifa, N.¹; Bohlen, J.¹

Lecture
11:30–12:30

D.4: Multi-Material Structures and Performance

11:30 AM
11:50 AM

Integrated Multi-Material Design: Development, Manufacturing and Testing of an FRTP-intensive Lightweight Vehicle Door

Meyer, T. (Speaker); Fang, X.; Li, D.

Lecture
11:50 AM
12:10 PM

3D X-Ray CT Characterization of Low-Velocity Impact Damage in GLARE® 3 Fiber Metal Laminates: Influence of Layup Configuration and Laminate Thickness

Shah, C. (Speaker); von Hehl, A.

Lecture
12:10 PM
12:30 PM

Sustainable Metal–Plastic Joints via Thermal Direct Joining: Foundations, Applications, and Circular Potential

Klotzbach, A. (Speaker)

Lecture

LightMAT 2027
10 - 12 March 2027 | LightMAT in Siegen (Germany) & online

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