Resistive implant welding for adhesive curing for thermoplastic and thermoset applications

A structural component having a welded joint comprising:

• a first portion;
• a second portion having a conductor molded onto a surface area of said second portion at a location of said welded joint between said first portion and said second portion;
• and
• an adhesive layer placed on said second portion adjacent to said conductor, wherein a weld line of said welded joint is created by energy being transmitted through said conductor to activate said adhesive layer and create said weld line.

A method of creating a welded joint of a structural component comprising the steps of:

• providing a first portion and a second portion of said structural component, a conductor, an adhesive layer, an energy source, a first pressure source and a second pressure source;
• placing said first portion and said second portion into position where said welded joint is to be located;
• placing an conductor between said first portion and said second portion and placing an adhesive layer adjacent said conductor;
• applying pressure to said first portion and said second portion to exert force on said conductor and said adhesive layer;
• energizing said conductor with said power source to generate heat;
• activating said adhesive layer from the heat generated by said conductor;
• removing said structural component and allowing said weld line to cure.