CFRP rods, Aluminium inserts

[Liverpool1]

Guys, I am trying to bond Carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite rods to Aluminum rod ends. we will be using these members in race care wishbone. I am thinking of using combination of mechanical and adhesive bonding methods to give maximum result.

So, I wonder if you can recommend to me Adhesive product you might used before in similar part and gave you good results.

Thanks

[Liverpool1]

Guys, I am trying to bond Carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite rods to Aluminum rod ends. we will be using these members in race care wishbone. I am thinking of using combination of mechanical and adhesive bonding methods to give maximum result.

So, I wonder if you can recommend to me Adhesive product you might used before in similar part and gave you good results.

Thanks

[Lorenzo Pessa]

mechanical and adhesive together could be an unwise choice.

have a look at this topic (look at pics).
h t t p://fsae.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/322600868/m/498107355

a good (maybe hot) bonding between carbon tube and alu is enough.
ensure you have a sufficient amount of bonding surface. ensure it is well cleaned.

[Steeeeeeeeeeve]

We've had good luck with Hysol. However, as Lorenzo mentioned, surface prep is everything.