Method for repairing of adhesive-bonded steel

With an increase in the use of advanced high strength steels in vehicle architectures, materials joining issues (e.g., performance and manufacturability) have become increasingly important. Among the various joining methods, adhesive bonding is increasingly used in automobile manufacturing. Successful implementation of adhesive bonding for vehicle welding application requires not only the knowledge of issues related to processing and design but also a practical method to repair the bonded joints.