Thermal performance evaluation of different 3D printed susceptor patterns for use in composite induction welding

Hamza Benchakroun, Michael Flanagan, Bogdan Baturov, Noel M Harrison, Maeve Duffy, Power Electronics Research Centre, Electronic Engineering, University of Galway, Ryan Institute for Environmental, Marine and Energy Research, University of Galway, Mechanical Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on February 19, 2026

Abstract

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Carbon fibre steering offers a pathway to designing composite susceptors that could replace metallic inserts in the induction welding of carbon fibre–reinforced polymer laminates. By tailoring the fibre architecture, the composite itself can act as an ...