Sustainable materials are also becoming increasingly important in structural components, especially in combining them with other materials. In combination with plastics, wood veneers can have a load-bearing and plastics a stiffening effect. In addition, the bond strength at the interface between wood and plastic is of major significance for the mechanical performance of the component. To increase the bond strength, it is possible to heat the wood surface in the area for the plastic application. An infrared heater can be used for this purpose. In the context of this work, the irradiation of wood veneers by means of infrared radiation is to be investigated. For this purpose, the emitter power and irradiation time will be varied. The resulting temperature on the veneer is measured. Following the irradiation, potential damage to the wood veneer is identified by means of a tensile test.
Keywords: Sustainable materials, wood veneers, infrared radiation
Authors
Werner Berlin
Technische Universitaet Braunschweig, Langer Kamp 19b Braunschweig 38106, Germany
Vicky Reichel
TU Braunschweig, Langer Kamp 19b, Braunschweig 38106, Germany
André Hürkamp
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