Abstract: A process, system and method of joining dissimilar materials. The process utilizes a rivet configured to extend through two layers or dissimilar materials in various configurations. The rivet is inserted using both force and heat generated through resistance heating, specifically one sided spot welding. Preheating may be used to assist with penetration of the rivet into the materials.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 14, 2017
Publication date:
July 25, 2019
Applicant:
Optimal Process Technologies, LLC
Inventors:
Dan Radomski, Song Ling Young, Kyubum Kim, Tae Hyung Kim, Shixin Jack Hu