Abstract
Rigid/flexible composites are material combinations of thermoplastics (rigid component) and elastomers or thermoplastic elastomers (flexible component). Their functionality focuses mainly on damping and sealing properties as well as a comfortable feel. Because of the long-term importance of these plastic material composites for new products, there is a need to build on our understanding of the fundamentals of these composites and their application characteristics in terms of adhesive strength. In order to give an up-to-date overview, this article therefore covers the following topics: interfacial effects and compatibility principles, specifics of processing, test methods for rigid/flexible plastic composites and flexible plastic/metal composites and the standard VDI 2019, including a discussion of adhesive strength test results.
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