Patent Publication Number: US-11046021-B2

Title: Method for joining metal member and thermosetting resin member, and metal member, thermosetting resin member, and thermoplastic resin sheet for use therein

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present invention relates to a method for joining a metal member and a thermosetting resin member, and a metal member, a thermosetting resin member, and a thermoplastic resin sheet used in the method. 
     BACKGROUND ART 
     Weight reduction has been required in various fields, for example, of automobiles, railcars, and airplanes. For example, in the automotive field, use of high-tensile materials has promoted reduction in the thickness of steel sheets. In addition, an aluminum alloy material, or even a resin material, has been used as an alternative to a steel material. In such fields, development of technologies for joining a metal member and a resin member plays an important role not only in reducing the weight of a vehicle body, but also in improving strength and rigidity of a joined product, and productivity. 
     So far, so-called “friction stir welding” (FSW) has been proposed as a method for joining a metal member and a resin member together. In the friction stir welding, as shown in  FIG. 7 , a metal member  511  and a resin member  512  are stacked one above the other, and a rotary tool  516 , which is rotating, is pressed against the metal member  511  to generate frictional heat, by which the resin member  512  is molten. Thereafter, the molten resin member  512  is solidified to join the metal member  511  and the resin member  512  together (see, e.g., Patent Document 1). However, if a thermosetting resin member is used as the resin member, the resin member cannot be joined to the metal member because the thermosetting resin is not molten by heat. 
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             Patent Document 1: Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-208461 
           
         
       
    
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     Technical Problem 
     In view of the foregoing background, one or more aspects of the present invention are directed to provide a method for joining a metal member and a resin member together, even if a thermosetting resin member is used as the resin member. 
     Solution to the Problem 
     The present invention relates to a method for joining a metal member and a thermosetting resin member together with a thermoplastic resin interposed therebetween. 
     Advantages of the Invention 
     The joining method of the present invention allows a metal member and a thermosetting resin member to be joined together. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a schematic view illustrating an example of a part of a friction stir welding apparatus suitable for a method for joining a metal member and a thermosetting resin member of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2  is a view illustrating, in an enlarged scale, a tip end of an example of a rotary tool as a pressing member used in the joining method of the present invention. 
         FIG. 3  is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating an example of a preheating process of the present invention. 
         FIG. 4  is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating an example of a plunging/stirring process, continuous stirring process, and retaining process of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  is a schematic view illustrating a method for measuring a joint strength in Examples. 
         FIG. 6  is a graph illustrating a relationship between joining temperature and joint strength measured in Examples. 
         FIG. 7  is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a method for joining a metal member and a resin member together according to prior art. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Method for Joining Metal Member and Thermosetting Resin Member 
     According to a method for joining a metal member and a thermosetting resin member of the present invention, the metal member and the thermosetting resin member are joined together through melting and solidification of a thermoplastic resin interposed between the metal member and the thermosetting resin member. The method for joining the metal member and the thermoplastic resin member of the present invention is not particularly limited as long as the metal member and the thermosetting resin member are joined together through melting and solidification of the thermosetting resin between the metal member and the thermoplastic resin member. 
     For example, thermocompression welding may be used as the joining method of the present invention. The thermocompression welding is a process of pressurizing an object with a pressing member, while applying heat to the object from the pressing member or a different means. Non-limiting examples of the thermocompression welding include friction stir welding, ultrasonic welding, laser welding, resistance welding, and induction welding. Among them, a method of locally applying heat and pressure to the metal member using a pressing member is preferable, and the friction stir welding is more preferable. 
     In the friction stir welding, as will be described in detail later, a metal member and a resin member are stacked one above the other, and a rotary tool as a pressing member, which is rotating, is pressed against the metal member to generate frictional heat, by which the resin member is softened and molten. Thereafter, the molten resin member is solidified to join the metal member and the resin member together. 
     In the ultrasonic welding, as will be described in detail later, a metal member and a resin member are stacked one above the other, and allowed to vibrate ultrasonically with pressure being applied to the metal member by a pressing member, thereby softening and melting the resin member by frictional heat generated between the resin member and the metal member through the vibration. Thereafter, the molten resin member is solidified to join the metal member and the resin member together. 
     In the laser welding, a pressing member presses and fixes a stack of a metal member and a resin member, and laser is applied to the metal member to generate heat, by which the resin member is softened and molten. Thereafter, the molten resin member is solidified to join the metal member and the resin member together. Non-limiting examples of the laser include YAG laser, fiber laser, and semiconductor laser. 
     In the resistance welding, a pressing member presses and fixes a stack of a metal member and a resin member, and a current is directly allowed to flow through the metal member to generate heat, by which the resin member is softened and molten. Thereafter, the molten resin member is solidified to join the metal member and the resin member together. 
     In the induction welding, a pressing member presses and fixes a stack of a metal member and a resin member, and an induced current is allowed to flow through the metal member by electromagnetic induction to generate heat, by which the resin member is softened and molten. Thereafter, the molten resin member is solidified to join the metal member and the resin member together. 
     Referring to the drawings, it will be described below the method for joining the metal member and the resin member of the present invention using friction stir welding. It is obvious that other joining methods than those described above can also provide the advantages of the present invention as long as a metal member and a resin member are joined together through melting and solidification of a thermoplastic resin between the metal member and the resin member. Note that components shown in the drawings are merely illustrated in a schematic manner for the purpose of making the present invention comprehensible, and their appearance and dimensional ratio may differ from actual ones. In this specification, “vertical,” “horizontal,” “front,” and “rear” directions used directly or indirectly in the specification respectively correspond to the “vertical,” “horizontal,” “front” and “rear” directions in the drawings. Unless otherwise specified, common reference characters designate identical members, parts, dimensions or regions in drawings. 
     [Method for Joining Metal Member and Resin Member by Friction Stir Welding] 
     A joining method of the present invention (friction stir welding) will be described in detail below. 
     (1) Joining Apparatus 
       FIG. 1  is a schematic view illustrating an example of a part of a friction stir welding apparatus suitable for the joining method of the present invention. A friction stir welding apparatus  1  shown in  FIG. 1  is configured as an apparatus for joining a metal member  11  and a resin member  12  by friction stir welding, and includes a cylindrical rotary tool  16  as a pressing member. 
     The rotary tool  16 , which is driven by a driving source (not shown) to rotate about a center axis line X (shown in  FIG. 2 ) in a direction of the arrow A 1 , moves down in a direction of the arrow A 2  toward a work  10  obtained by vertically stacking the metal member  11  on the resin member  12  with a thermoplastic resin (not shown) interposed between. At this time, the rotary tool  16  applies pressure to a pressure region P (to-be-pressed region) of a surface of the metal member  11 . The pressure applied by the rotary tool  16  generates frictional heat, which is transmitted to the thermoplastic resin to soften and melt the thermoplastic resin. Thereafter, the molten resin is solidified. As a result, the metal member  11  and the resin member  12  are joined together. 
       FIG. 2  illustrates a tip end of the rotary tool  16  in an enlarged scale. In  FIG. 2 , a right half illustrates the appearance of the rotary tool  16 , and a left half illustrates a cross section of the rotary tool  16 . As shown in  FIG. 2 , the cylindrical rotary tool  16  includes, at its tip end (a lower end in  FIG. 2 ), a pin  16   a  and a shoulder  16   b . The shoulder  16   b  is a tip end portion of the rotary tool  16  including a round end face of the rotary tool  16 . The pin  16   a  is a cylindrical portion protruding outward (downward in  FIG. 2 ) from the round end face of the rotary tool  16  along the center axis line X of the rotary tool  16 , and has a smaller diameter than the shoulder  16   b . The pin  16   a  positions the rotary tool  16  when the rotary tool  16 , which is rotating, first comes into contact with, and presses, the work  10 . 
     The material of the rotary tool  16  and the dimensions of the pin and shoulder of the rotary tool  16  may be determined based on the kind of metal forming the metal member  11  to be pressed by the rotary tool  16 . For example, if the metal member  11  is made of an aluminum alloy, the rotary tool  16  may be made of tool steel (e.g., SKD61), the shoulder  16   b  may have a diameter D 1  of 10 mm, and the pin  16   a  may have a diameter D 2  of 2 mm and a protruding height h of 0.5 mm. Alternatively, if the metal member  11  is made of steel, the rotary tool  16  may be made of silicon nitride, polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PCBN), or any other suitable material, the shoulder  16   b  may have a diameter D 1  of 10 mm, and the pin  16   a  may have a diameter D 2  of 3 mm and a protruding height h of 0.5 mm. Needless to say, the materials and dimensions are merely examples, and are not limiting. For example, the diameter D 1  of the shoulder  16   b  is generally 5-30 mm, preferably 5-15 mm, but is not limited thereto. 
     A cylindrical receiving tool  17  having a diameter equal to or larger than the diameter of the rotary tool  16  is arranged coaxially with, and below, the rotary tool  16 . The receiving tool  17  is moved up by the driving source (not shown) toward the work  10  in a direction of the arrow A 3 . The receiving tool  17  brings its upper end face into contact with a lower surface of the work  10  (specifically, a lower surface of the resin member  12 ) by the time when the rotary tool  16  starts pressing the work  10  at the latest. With the work  10  sandwiched between the receiving tool  17  and the rotary tool  16 , the receiving tool  17  supports the work  10  from below against the pressure applied by the rotary tool  16  during a pressing period, i.e., during the friction stir welding. Note that the receiving tool  17  is not necessarily moved in the direction of the arrow A 3 . Alternatively, the rotary tool  16  may be moved in the direction of the arrow A 2  after the work  10  is placed on the receiving tool  17 . 
     The friction stir welding apparatus  1  is mounted on a drive controller (not shown) comprised of an articulated robot or any other suitable device. The drive controller suitably controls the coordinate positions of the rotary tool  16  and receiving tool  17 , the rotation speed (rpm) of the rotary tool  16 , the pressure applied (N), the pressing time (sec), and any other suitable parameter. Although not shown in  FIG. 1 , the friction stir welding apparatus  1  includes a jig, such as a spacer or a clamp, for fixing the work  10  in advance, and restricting the metal member  11  from warping upward when pressed by the rotary tool  16 . 
     (2) Thermoplastic Resin 
     A thermoplastic resin  50  (see  FIG. 3 ) is a so-called “intermediate adhesive layer” which contributes to the joining of the metal member  11  and the resin member  12 . The thermoplastic resin  50  is molten by heat applied thereto, and then cooled to be solidified, thereby allowing the metal member  11  and the resin member  12  to be joined together. 
     The thermoplastic resin  50  may have any form as long as it is interposed between the metal member  11  and the resin member  12 . For example, the thermoplastic resin may be in the form of a sheet, a coating formed on the surface of the metal member, or a coating formed on the surface of the resin member, or may have a combination of these forms. The “sheet” is a thin plate-shaped product which is not adhered to the metal member nor the resin member, and can be traded independently. The sheet can be formed by thermally pressing a thermoplastic resin. The “coating formed on the surface of the metal member” or the “coating formed on the surface of the resin member” is a thin film adhered to the surface of the metal member or resin member, and can be formed by applying a solution or dispersion of a thermoplastic resin on the surface, and drying the applied solution or dispersion. The thermoplastic resin has “a combination of these forms” means that the thermoplastic resins in the form of at least two of the forms described above are interposed between the metal member  11  and the resin member  12 .  FIG. 3  is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line X-X and viewed in a direction of the arrows shown in  FIG. 1 , illustrating an example of a preheating process of the present invention described later. 
     The kind of the thermoplastic resin is not particularly limited, and every kind of thermoplastic polymers may be used. Above all, thermoplastic polymers used in the automotive field, in particular, those having a functional group are preferably used. If the thermoplastic resin interposed between the metal member and the resin member has a functional group, the interaction between the thermoplastic resin and the resin member  12  and the interaction between the thermoplastic resin and the metal member  11  are accelerated during the joining, thereby further improving the joint strength between the members. 
     A functional group that the thermoplastic polymer preferably has may be a group including at least one selected from the group consisting of an oxygen atom, a nitrogen atom, a fluorine atom, and a sulfur atom. More preferably, the functional group may contain at least an oxygen atom and/or a nitrogen atom, and much more preferably, the functional group may contain at least an oxygen atom. 
     Non-limiting examples of such a functional group include a carboxyl group (—COOH), a hydroxyl group (—OH), an amide bond group (—CO—NH—), an ester bond group (—CO—O—), an ether group (—O—), a thioether group (—S—), a carboxylate group (—COOR (where R represents an alkyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms)), a fluorine atom (—F), a urethane bond group (—NH—CO—O—), and a carbonate group (—O—CO—O—). The functional group may be at least one selected from the group consisting of these groups. Preferably, the functional group may be at least one selected from the group consisting of a carboxyl group (—COOH), a hydroxyl group (—OH), an amide bond group (—CO—NH—), and an ester bond group (—CO—O—). More preferably, the functional group may be at least one selected from the group consisting of a carboxyl group (—COOH), a hydroxyl group (—OH), and an amide bond group (—CO—NH—). Much more preferably, the functional group may be at least one selected from the group consisting of a carboxyl group (—COOH) and a hydroxyl group (—OH). Most preferably, the functional group may be a carboxyl group (—COOH). The ester bond group does not include a carboxyl group, a carboxylate group, a urethane bond group, and a carbonate group. 
     The above-described functional group may constitute at least part of a main chain and/or side chain of the thermoplastic polymer. 
     The thermoplastic polymer generally has, in addition to the functional group described above, a hydrogen atom in its main chain and/or side chain. Thus, the hydrogen atom in the thermoplastic polymer interacts with an oxygen atom in the metal oxide on the surface of the metal member through a hydrogen bond. On the other hand, a thermosetting resin (to be described later) constituting the resin member generally has a hydrogen atom and an oxygen atom. Thus, these atoms also interact with the functional group of the thermoplastic polymer due to a hydrogen bond. As a result, the metal member  11  and the resin member  12  are joined together. 
     Non-limiting examples of the thermoplastic polymer having a functional group include acid-modified polyolefin, a thermoplastic epoxy polymer, polyamide, a vinyl acetate-containing polymer, polyester, polyalkyl methacrylate, polycarbonate, polyurethane, polyether, a liquid crystal polymer, and a fluorine-containing polymer. The thermoplastic polymer does not necessarily have a functional group, and may be, for example, polyolefin. As the thermoplastic polymer, these polymers may be used alone, or two or more of them may be used in combination. In view of further improvement in joint strength, preferable examples of the thermoplastic polymer include acid-modified polyolefin, a thermoplastic epoxy polymer, polyamide, a vinyl acetate-containing polymer, and a mixture of them. In the same point of view, more preferable examples of the thermoplastic polymer include acid-modified polyolefin, a thermoplastic epoxy polymer, polyamide, and a mixture of them. In the same point of view, much more preferable examples of the thermoplastic polymer include acid-modified polyolefin, a thermoplastic epoxy polymer, and a mixture of them. In the same point of view, the most preferable thermoplastic polymer is acid-modified polyolefin. 
     Acid-modified polyolefin is a thermoplastic polymer having a carboxyl group in the side chain. “Acid-modified polyolefin” means polyolefin modified with acid. Non-limiting examples of the acid-modified polyolefin include a copolymer of a carboxyl group-containing monomer and an olefin-based monomer. The carboxyl group-containing monomer may be unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3-8, preferably 3-6, carbon atoms (including a carbon atom in a carboxyl group). Non-limiting examples thereof include acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, maleic acid, maleic anhydride, fumaric acid, citraconic acid, and citraconic anhydride. The olefin-based monomer may be unsaturated hydrocarbon having 2-8, preferably 2-4, carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples thereof include ethylene, propylene, and butylene. The ratio of the carboxyl group-containing monomer with respect to the total monomer forming the acid-modified polyolefin is 10 mol % or higher, in particular, 10-90 mol %, preferably 30-70 mol %. In the present specification, unless otherwise specified, the number of carbon atoms, if they are contained in a compound, includes the number of carbon atoms in the carboxyl group. 
     The thermoplastic epoxy polymer is a thermoplastic polymer having a hydroxyl group in the side chain. The thermoplastic epoxy polymer is a product of polyaddition reaction between a diepoxy compound and a diol compound. The diepoxy compound is not particularly limited as long as it includes two epoxy groups in a single molecule. Preferable examples of the diepoxy compound include an aromatic diepoxy compound. Non-limiting examples of the aromatic diepoxy compound include bisphenol A diglycidyl ether, bisphenol F diglycidyl ether, brominated bisphenol A diglycidyl ether, hydrogenated bisphenol A diglycidyl ether, bisphenol S diglycidyl ether, bisphenol AF diglycidyl ether, and 4,4′-dihydroxybiphenyl diglycidyl ether. The diol compound is not particularly limited as long as it includes two hydroxyl groups in a single molecule. Preferable examples of the diol compound include an aliphatic diol compound. Non-limiting examples of the aliphatic diol compound include a saturated aliphatic diol compound having 2-6, preferably 2-4, carbon atoms. Examples thereof include ethylene glycol, 1,2-propanediol, 1,3-propanediol, 1,2-butanediol, 1,3-butanediol, 1,4-butanediol, and 2,3-butanediol. The diepoxy compounds and the diol compounds may be used alone, or two or more of them may be used in combination. 
     Polyamide is a thermoplastic polymer having an amino bond group in the main chain. Polyamide is a product of polycondensation of a dicarboxylic acid compound and a diamine compound, or a product of ring-opening polymerization of a cyclic amino compound. The cyclic amide compound may also be used as a reactive monomer of the former polycondensation. The dicarboxylic acid compound is not particularly limited as long as it includes two carboxyl groups in a single molecule. Preferable examples of the dicarboxylic acid compound include aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and aromatic dicarboxylic acid. The aliphatic dicarboxylic acid may be saturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 3-12, preferably 4-10, carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples thereof include malonic acid, succinic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, pimelic acid, suberic acid, azelaic acid, and sebacic acid. The aromatic dicarboxylic acid may preferably have 8-12 carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples thereof include terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, and 1,8-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid. The diamine compound is not particularly limited as long as it includes two amino groups in a single molecule. Preferable examples of the diamine compound include aliphatic diamine and aromatic diamine. The aliphatic diamine may be saturated aliphatic diamine having 2-12, preferably 4-10, carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples thereof include ethylenediamine, propylenediamine, trimethylenediamine, tetramethylenediamine, pentamethylenediamine, hexamethylenediamine, nonanediamine, and 2-methyl-1,5-pentandiamine. The aromatic diamine may have 6-12, preferably 6-8, carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples thereof include o-phenylenediamine, m-phenylenediamine, p-phenylenediamine, and metaxylylene diamine. The cyclic amide compound may have 4-14 carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples thereof include ε-caprolactam, undecane lactam, and lauryl lactam. The dicarboxylic acid compounds, the diamine compounds, and the cyclic amide compounds may be used alone, or two or more of them may be used in combination. Preferable examples of polyamide include PA6, PA66, PA11, PA12, PA6T, PAST, and MXD6. 
     The vinyl acetate-containing polymer is a thermoplastic polymer having an ester bond group in the side chain. The vinyl acetate-containing polymer is a copolymer of vinyl acetate and an olefin-based monomer. The olefin-based monomer may be unsaturated hydrocarbon having 2-8, preferably 2-4, carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples thereof include ethylene, propylene, and butylene. The ratio of vinyl acetate with respect to the total monomer forming the vinyl acetate-containing polymer is 10 mol % or higher, in particular, 10-90 mol %, preferably 30-70 mol %. 
     Polyester is a thermoplastic polymer having an ester bond group in the main chain. Polyester is a product of polycondensation of a diol compound and a dicarboxylic acid compound, or a product of polycondensation of a monohydroxy monocarboxylic acid compound. The monohydroxy monocarboxylic acid compound may also be used as a reactive monomer of the former polycondensation. The diol compound is not particularly limited as long as it includes two hydroxyl groups in a single molecule. The diol compound may have 2-10 carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples thereof include ethylene glycol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,3-propanediol, and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol. The dicarboxylic acid compound is not particularly limited as long as it includes two carboxyl groups in a single molecule. The dicarboxylic acid compound may have 4-14 carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples thereof include terephthalic acid, and 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid. The monohydroxy monocarboxylic acid compound is not particularly limited as long as it includes one carboxyl group and one hydroxyl group in a single molecule. The monohydroxy monocarboxylic acid compound may have 2-8 carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples thereof include lactic acid. 
     Polyalkyl methacrylate is a thermoplastic polymer having a carboxylate group in the side chain. The alkyl group may have 1-3 carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples of polyalkyl methacrylate preferably include polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and polyethyl methacrylate. 
     Polycarbonate is a thermoplastic polymer having a carbonate group in the main chain. Polycarbonate is a polymer of bisphenol A and phosgene or diphenyl carbonate. 
     Polyurethane is a thermoplastic polymer having a urethane bond group in the main chain. Polyurethane is a polymer of a diol compound and a diisocyanate compound, for example. 
     Polyether is a thermoplastic polymer having an ether bond group in the main chain. Alternatively, polyether may have a thioether bond group in place of, or in addition to, the ether bond group. Polyether may further include a carbonyl group. Non-limiting examples of the polyether preferably include polyphenylene ether (PPE), polyacetal (POM), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), and polyether ether ketone (PEEK). 
     The liquid crystal polymer is a thermoplastic polymer having an ester bond group in the main chain. 
     Non-limiting examples of polyolefin usable as the thermoplastic polymer include a homopolymer or copolymer of an olefin-based monomer such as ethylene, propylene, and butylene. 
     In view of further improvement in joint strength, the thermoplastic polymer preferably has the above-described functional group(s) in the side chain(s). More preferable examples of the thermoplastic polymer include polymers in which a monovalent functional group among the above-described functional groups is directly bonded as the side chain to a carbon atom in the main chain. Non-limiting examples of such thermoplastic polymers include acid-modified polyolefin and a thermoplastic epoxy polymer. 
     The molecular weight of the thermoplastic polymer is not particularly limited as long as the thermoplastic polymer can be molten during the joining. For example, the thermoplastic polymer may have a molecular weight which makes the melting point be 140-350° C., in particular, 140-300° C. 
     The thermoplastic resin may further contain, for example, a filler such as carbon fibers and glass fibers, and an additive such as a plasticizer. 
     The thermoplastic resin of any form described above interposed between the metal member  11  and the resin member  12  may preferably have a thickness of 10-600 μm, in particular, 100-550 μm. If the thermoplastic resin is too thick, the thermoplastic resin is hard to melt, and cannot contribute sufficiently to the joining. If the thermoplastic resin is too thin, the amount of the thermoplastic resin molten becomes too small to contribute sufficiently to the joining. The thermoplastic resin may have a combination of the above-described forms as long as the total thickness of the thermoplastic resin falls within the above-described range. 
     The arrangement and dimensions (except for the thickness) of the thermoplastic resin are not particularly limited as long as the metal member and the resin member are joined together. In general, the thermoplastic resin  50  may be present in a region of the metal member  11  and a region of the resin member  12  which will be joined together. In the friction stir welding, the arrangement and dimensions (except for the thickness) of the thermoplastic resin  50  are not particularly limited as long as the thermoplastic resin  50  generally covers at least a directly beneath region  112  of a surface  121  of the resin member  12  facing the metal member  11 . Specifically, suppose that the rotary tool  16  has a diameter D 1 , the thermoplastic resin  50  is generally a round sheet having a diameter of D 1  to D 1 ×2, suitably D 1 ×1.1 to D 1 ×1.5, and arranged such that the center thereof is aligned with the axis of the rotary tool. The directly beneath region  112  is a region of the surface  121  of the resin member  12  facing the metal member  11 , which is located directly beneath the rotary tool  16 . 
     (3) Metal Member 
     The metal member  11  may be made of any metal having a higher melting point than the thermoplastic polymer forming the thermoplastic resin  50 . Above all, the following metals and alloys generally used in the automotive field are preferably used:
         aluminum and aluminum alloys (5000 series and 6000 series);   steel;   magnesium and alloys thereof; and   titanium and alloys thereof.       

     The metal member  11  used in the present invention has the shape of a substantially flat plate as a whole as shown in  FIG. 1 , but this is not limiting. The metal member  11  may have any shape as long as at least a portion thereof overlapping with the resin member  12  has the shape of a substantially flat plate. The portion of the metal member  11  overlapping with the resin member  12  generally has flat surfaces. 
     The portion of the metal member  11  which is substantially in the shape of a flat plate and overlapping with the resin member  12  generally has a thickness T (thickness before the joining; see  FIG. 3 ) of 0.5-4 mm, but this is not limiting. 
     (4) Resin Member 
     The resin member  12  is a thermosetting resin member which is cured by heat, i.e., a cured product of a thermosetting resin. The “curing” means the formation of a three-dimensional network structure. The “thermosetting resin” is a resin which can be cured by heat. 
     Non-limiting examples of the thermosetting resin include a thermosetting epoxy resin, a thermosetting phenol resin, a thermosetting melamine resin, and a thermosetting urea resin. In view of further improvement in joint strength, the thermosetting epoxy resin is preferably used as the thermosetting resin. 
     The thermosetting epoxy resin contains an epoxy resin and a curing agent. 
     The epoxy resin is not particularly limited as long as it is a compound having two or more epoxy groups. Non-limiting examples of the epoxy resin include: a bifunctional glycidyl ether epoxy resin including an epoxy compound having a bisphenyl group (such as a bisphenol A epoxy compound, a bisphenyl F epoxy compound, a brominated bisphenyl A epoxy compound, a hydrogenated bisphenyl A epoxy compound, a bisphenyl S epoxy compound, a bisphenyl AF epoxy compound, and a biphenyl epoxy compound), a polyalkylene glycol epoxy compound, an alkylene glycol epoxy compound, an epoxy compound having a naphthalene ring, and an epoxy compound having a fluorene group; a multifunctional glycidyl ether epoxy resin including a phenolic novolac epoxy resin, an orthocresol novolac epoxy resin, a trishydroxyphenylmethane epoxy resin, and a tetraphenylolethane epoxy resin; a glycidyl ester epoxy resin of synthetic aliphatic acid such as dimer acid; an aromatic epoxy resin having a glycidylamino group such as N,N,N′,N′-tetraglycidyl diaminodiphenylmethane (TGDDM), tetraglycidyl-m-xylylenediamine, triglycidyl-p-aminophenol, and N,N-diglycidylaniline; and an epoxy compound having a tricyclodecane ring (e.g., an epoxy compound obtained by polymerizing dicyclopentadiene and cresols (such as m-cresol) or phenols, and reacting the obtained polymer with epichlorohydrin). In addition, for example, an epoxy resin having a sulfur atom in the main chain, such as FLEP 10 manufactured by Toray Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd., may also be used. The epoxy resins may be used alone, or two or more of them may be used in combination. Among them, a bisphenol A epoxy resin and/or a bisphenol F epoxy resin are preferably used. The amount of the bisphenol A epoxy resin and/or bisphenol F epoxy resin is preferably larger than 0 parts by mass and not larger than 100 parts by mass, more preferably larger than 0 parts by mass and not larger than 70 parts by mass, of the total amount of the epoxy resin. In the present invention, the content of the bisphenol A epoxy resin and bisphenol F epoxy resin is the amount added. 
     The curing agent which can be contained in the thermosetting epoxy resin together with the epoxy resin may be polyamine, acid anhydride, or a mixture of them. Non-limiting examples of polyamine include: aromatic polyamine such as o-phenylenediamine, m-phenylenediamine, p-phenylenediamine, and m-xylylene diamine, diaminodiphenylmethane, diaminodiphenylsulfone, and diaminodiethyldiphenylmethane; aliphatic polyamine such as ethylenediamine, propylenediamine, butylenediamine, diethylenetriamine, triethylenetetramine, tetraethylenepentamine, pentaethylenehexamine, hexamethylenediamine, trimethylhexametylenediamine, 1,2-propanediamine, iminobispropylamine, methyliminobispropylamine, and MPMD manufactured by DuPont Japan; N-aminoethylpiperazine; monoamine having an ether bond in the main chain such as 3-butoxyisopropylamine; diamine having a polyether skeleton represented by JEFFAMINE EDR-148 manufactured by Sun Techno Chemicals Co., Ltd.; alicyclic polyamine such as isophorondiamine, 1,3-bisaminomethylcyclohexane, 1-cyclohexylamino-3-aminopropane, 3-aminomethyl-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexylamine; diamine having a norbornane skeleton represented by NBDA manufactured by Mitsui Chemicals; polyamidoamine having an amino group at a terminal end of a polyamide molecule; and 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-hexamethylenediamine, menthenediamine, 1,4-bis(2-amino-2-methylpropyl)piperazine, JEFFAMINE D230 and JEFFAMINE D400 having a polypropylene glycol (PPG) skeleton manufactured by Sun Techno Chemicals Co., Ltd. Non-limiting examples of acid anhydride include trimellitic anhydride, pyromellitic anhydride, hexahydrophthalic anhydride, methylhexahydrophthalic anhydride, nadic anhydride, methyl nadic anhydride, tetrahydrophthalic anhydride, methyltetrahydrophthalic anhydride, and dodecenyl succinic anhydride (DSA). 
     The thermosetting phenol resin contains phenol and/or a derivative thereof, and formaldehyde. 
     The thermosetting melamine resin contains melamine and/or a derivative thereof, and formaldehyde. 
     The thermosetting urea resin contains urea and/or a derivative thereof, and formaldehyde. 
     The resin member  12  has the shape of a substantially flat plate as a whole as shown in  FIG. 1 , but this is not limiting. The resin member  12  may have any shape as long as a portion thereof located directly beneath the metal member  11  when the resin member  12  and the metal member  11  are stacked one above the other has the shape of a substantially flat plate. The portion of the resin member  12  directly beneath the metal member  11  generally has flat surfaces. 
     The portion of the resin member  12  directly beneath the metal member  11  generally has a thickness t (thickness before the joining; see  FIG. 3 ) of 2-10 mm, in particular, 2-5 mm, but this is not limiting. 
     The resin member  12  may further contain, for example, additives such as reinforcing fibers, a filler, a stabilizer, a flame retardant, a coloring agent, and a foaming agent. 
     The resin member  12  can be formed by using an autoclave, hand lay-up, resin transfer molding (RTM), filament winding, or any other suitable molding method. 
     The resin member  12  can also be formed by injection- or press-molding a mixture of a thermosetting resin and a desired additive, and maintaining the obtained product at high temperature so that the product is sufficiently cured. 
     (5) Joining Method 
     The method for joining the metal member and the resin member by friction stir welding according to the present invention includes at least the following steps. 
     Specifically, the method includes: a first step of stacking the metal member  11  and the resin member  12  one above the other with the thermoplastic resin  50  interposed therebetween; and
         a second step of plunging the rotary tool  16 , which is rotating, into the metal member  11  to generate frictional heat, by which the thermoplastic resin  50  is softened and molten, and then solidifying the molten thermoplastic resin  50  to join the metal member  11  and the resin member  12  together.       

     In the first step, as shown in  FIG. 1 , a desired joining portion of the metal member  11  and a desired joining portion pf the resin member  12  are stacked one above the other with the thermoplastic resin  50  (not shown in  FIG. 1 ) interposed therebetween. 
     In the second step, at least a plunging/stirring process C 2  is suitably performed, in which the rotary tool  16  is plunged into the metal member  11  to a depth close to but not reaching a boundary surface  13  between the metal member  11  and the thermoplastic resin  50 . 
     In the second step, a preheating process C 1  in which the rotary tool  16  is rotated with only the tip end of the rotary tool  16  brought into contact with the surface of the metal member  11  is suitably performed before the plunging/stirring process C 2 . However, the preheating process C 1  is not always necessary. 
     After the plunging/stirring process C 2 , a continuous stirring process C 3  is suitably performed, in which the rotary tool  16  plunged into the metal member  11  to a depth close to but not reaching the boundary surface is allowed to rotate continuously. However, the continuous stirring process C 3  is not always necessary. 
     The processes according to the present invention may be performed through control of the pressure (welding pressure) applied by the rotary tool and pressing time, or control of a distance traveled by the rotary tool in the pressing direction (how much the rotary tool is plunged into the joining target after the rotary tool touched the joining target) and traveling time. 
     These processes will be described in detail below. 
     (Preheating Process C 1 ) 
     In the preheating process C 1 , the rotary tool  16  and the receiving tool  17  are brought close to each other, and as shown in  FIG. 3 , the rotary tool  16  is rotated with only the tip end of the rotary tool  16  being in contact with the surface (upper surface in the illustrated example) of the metal member  11 . During the preheating process C 1 , the rotary tool  16  is rotated under a first pressure (e.g., 900 N) at a predetermined rotation speed (e.g., 3000 rpm) for a first pressing time (e.g., 1.00 sec). 
     Specifically, during the preheating process C 1 , the pressing of the rotary tool  16  generates frictional heat on the surface (upper surface) of the metal member  11 . The frictional heat is transmitted to the inside of the metal member  11 , thereby preheating a pressure region P (region pressed by the rotary tool  16 ) of the metal member  11  and its vicinity. This facilitates the plunging of the rotary tool  16  into the metal member  11  in the next plunging/stirring process C 2 . 
     In the preheating process C 1 , the first pressure and the first pressing time are set in view of easy plunging of the rotary tool  16 , easy softening and melting of the resin member  12 , and productivity. The values of the pressure and time may vary depending on, for example, the rotation speed of the rotary tool  16 , the thickness and material of the metal member  11 , or any other parameter. For example, if the metal member  11  is made of an aluminum alloy and has a thickness of 1 mm or more and 2 mm or less, the first pressure applied in the preheating process C 1  is suitably 700 N or more and less than 1200 N. The first pressing time is suitably 0.5 seconds or more and less than 2.0 seconds. The rotation speed of the rotary tool is suitably 2000 rpm or more and 4000 rpm or less. 
     (Plunging/Stirring Process C 2 ) 
     In the plunging/stirring process C 2 , the rotary tool  16  and the receiving tool  17  are brought close to each other so that the rotary tool  16  is plunged into the metal member  11  as shown in  FIG. 4 . If the plunging/stirring process C 2  follows the preheating process C 1 , the rotary tool  16  and the receiving tool  17  are brought much closer to each other, thereby plunging the rotary tool  16  into the metal member  11  as shown in  FIG. 4 . Thus, the rotary tool  16  is plunged into the metal member  11  to a depth close to but not reaching a boundary surface  13  between the metal member  11  and the thermoplastic resin  50 . At this time, a portion of the metal member  11  directly beneath the rotary tool may protrude toward the thermoplastic resin  50  (not shown). 
     Specifically, during the plunging/stirring process C 2 , the rotary tool  16  is rotated under a second pressure larger than the first pressure (e.g., 1500 N) at a predetermined rotation speed (e.g., 3000 rpm) for a second pressing time shorter than the first pressing time (e.g., 0.25 sec). 
     In the plunging/stirring process C 2 , the pressure is larger than that applied in the preheating process C 1 , which allows the rotary tool  16  to be plunged into the metal member  11 . In other words, the rotary tool  16  sinks deeply into the metal member  11 . In a suitable example, the plunging of the rotary tool  16  allows the boundary surface  13  between the metal member  11  and the thermoplastic resin  50  to be shifted toward the receiving tool  17  (downward in  FIG. 4 ) at a portion of the metal member  11  directly beneath the rotary tool, i.e., the portion directly beneath the rotary tool protrudes toward the resin member  12  in the thermoplastic resin  50 . As a result, the thermoplastic resin  50  is softened and molten by the frictional heat, and the molten resin flows from the directly beneath region  112  toward a region surrounding the directly beneath region  112  on the surface  121  of the resin member  12  facing the metal member  11 . The molten resin flows in the substantially circular shape centering around the region directly beneath the rotary tool. As a result, after the molten resin is solidified through cooling, the metal member  11  and the thermoplastic resin  50  interact with each other in a wide region, and the thermoplastic resin  50  and the resin member  12  interact with each other in a wide region, thereby joining the metal member  11  and the resin member  12  together. 
     If the rotary tool  16  is further plunged into the metal member  11  (i.e., the pressure is too high and/or the pressing time is too long), the shoulder  16   b  of the rotary tool  16  goes beyond the boundary surface  13 . That is, the rotary tool  16  penetrates the metal member  11 , and an outer peripheral portion of the rotary tool  16  comes into contact with the thermoplastic resin  50  and the resin member  12 . That is, the rotary tool  16  bores a hole in the metal member  11 , which leads to failure in joining. 
     Therefore, in this plunging/stirring process C 2 , the plunging of the rotary tool  16  is stopped when the shoulder  16   b  of the rotary tool  16  has reached a depth close to but not reaching the boundary surface  13 . In other words, the rotary tool  16  is plunged into the metal member  11  to a depth close to but not reaching the boundary surface  13 . Thus, in the following continuous stirring process C 3 , the frictional heat is generated at a reference position near the resin member  12 , and a large amount of frictional heat is transmitted to the resin member  12 , thereby accelerating the softening and melting of the thermoplastic resin  50 . 
     In the plunging/stirring process C 2 , the second pressure and the second pressing time are set so that the metal member  11  is not bored and the rotary tool  16  is brought as close as possible to the resin member  12 . The values of the pressure and time may vary depending on, for example, the rotation speed of the rotary tool  16 , the thickness and material of the metal member  11 , or any other parameter. For example, if the metal member  11  is made of an aluminum alloy and has a thickness of 1 mm or more and 2 mm or less, the second pressure applied in the plunging/stirring process C 2  is suitably 1200 N or more and less than 1800 N. The second pressing time is suitably 0.1 seconds or more and less than 0.5 seconds. The rotation speed of the rotary tool is suitably 2000 rpm or more and 4000 rpm or less. 
     (Continuous Stirring Process C 3 ) 
     In the continuous stirring process C 3 , the rotary tool  16  and the receiving tool  17  are no longer brought close to each other, thereby allowing the rotary tool  16  to rotate continuously at a position where the rotary tool  16  has reached a depth close to but not reaching the boundary surface  13  (this position will be hereinafter referred to as a “reference position”) as shown in  FIG. 4 . Specifically, during the continuous stirring process C 3 , the rotary tool  16  is rotated under a third pressure smaller than the first pressure (e.g., 500 N) at a predetermined rotation speed (e.g., 3000 rpm) for a third pressing time longer than the first pressing time (e.g., 5.75 sec). 
     In the continuous stirring process C 3 , the pressure is smaller than that applied in the preheating process C 1  (and that applied in the plunging/stirring process C 2 ). Thus, the rotary tool  16  is almost maintained at the reference position. Since the rotary tool  16  is allowed to rotate continuously at the reference position near the thermoplastic resin  50 , a large amount of frictional heat is generated, most of which is transmitted to the thermoplastic resin  50 . Thus, the thermoplastic resin  50  is sufficiently softened and molten in a wider region beyond the region directly beneath the pressure region P. 
     In the continuous stirring process C 3 , the third pressure and the third pressing time are set in view of sufficient softening and melting of the resin member  12  in a wider region as described above, and productivity. The values of the pressure and time may vary depending on, for example, the rotation speed of the rotary tool  16 , the thickness and material of the metal member  11 , or any other parameter. For example, if the metal member  11  is made of an aluminum alloy and has a thickness of 1 mm or more and 2 mm or less, the third pressure applied in the continuous stirring process C 3  is suitably 100 N or more and less than 700 N. The third pressing time is suitably 1.0 second or more and less than 20 seconds, in particular, 3.0 seconds or more and 10 seconds or less. The rotation speed of the rotary tool is suitably 2000 rpm or more and 4000 rpm or less. 
     (Retaining Process C 4 ) 
     After the continuous stirring process C 3 , a retaining process C 4  may be performed, or may be skipped. In the retaining process C 4 , the rotary tool  16  is allowed to stop rotating, and retained under a predetermined pressure for a predetermined time. 
     In the retaining process C 4 , the rotary tool  16  is allowed to stop rotating, and the stopped rotary tool  16  is retained under a predetermined pressure for a predetermined time as shown in  FIG. 4 . Specifically, during the retaining process C 4 , the rotary tool  16  is allowed to rotate under a fourth pressure larger than the third pressure and smaller than the second pressure (e.g., 1000 N) for a fourth pressing time shorter than the third pressing time and longer than the second pressing time (e.g., 5.00 sec). 
     During the retaining process C 4 , the rotary tool  16  is allowed to stop rotating. Therefore, the frictional heat is no longer generated. That is, substantial operation related to the friction stir welding has ended, and cooling of the work  10  begins. During the cooling of the work  10 , a pressure lower than that applied in the plunging/stirring process C 2  and higher than that applied in the continuous stirring process C 3  is applied. Thus, the metal member  11  and the resin member  12  are sandwiched and cramped between the rotary tool  16  which has stopped rotating and the receiving tool  17 . This increases adhesion between the metal member  11  and the resin member  12  during the cooling, thereby improving the joint strength after the cooling and solidification. 
     In the retaining process C 4 , the fourth pressure and the fourth pressing time are set so as to increase the adhesion in a region directly beneath the pressure region P during the cooling described above. The values of the pressure and time may vary depending on, for example, the material of the metal member  11 , or any other parameter. For example, if the metal member  11  is made of an aluminum alloy, the fourth pressure applied in the retaining process C 4  is suitably 700 N or more and less than 1200 N. The fourth pressing time is suitably 1 second or more. 
     In the above-described joining method, suppose that the thermoplastic resin  50  has a melting point of Tm (° C.), the joining temperature is generally Tm−50° C. to Tm+150° C. In view of further improvement in the joining strength, the joining temperature suitably falls within the following range, depending on the kind of the thermoplastic resin  50 . 
     If acid-modified polyolefin is used, the joining temperature is suitably Tm to Tm+150° C., more suitably Tm+20° C. to Tm+130° C., much more suitably Tm+70° C. to Tm+120° C. 
     If a thermoplastic epoxy polymer is used, the joining temperature is suitably Tm−50° C. to Tm+30° C., more suitably Tm−10° C. to Tm+20° C. 
     If polyamide is used, the joining temperature is suitably Tm+10° C. to Tm+70° C., more suitably Tm+20° C. to Tm+60° C. 
     If a vinyl acetate-containing polymer is used, the joining temperature is suitably Tm to Tm+80° C. 
     The joining temperature is the highest temperature of the directly beneath region  112  at an interface between the thermoplastic resin  50  and the resin member  12 , and can be controlled by adjusting the pressure (welding pressure) applied by the rotary tool  16 , the pressing time, the rotation speed of the rotary tool  16 , the distance travelled by the rotary tool  16  in the pressing direction, the traveling time, and the rotation speed. 
     In the joining method described above, the rotary tool is not moved along the surface of the metal member in contact with the rotary tool, and the metal member and the resin member are joined at a fixed point (spot welding). Alternatively, if the rotary tool is moved along the surface of the metal member so that the metal member and the resin member are joined together along a line (line welding), it is obvious that the advantages of the present invention can also be provided. 
     EXAMPLE 
     Example 1 
     (Metal Member) 
     As a metal member, a flat plate member made of a 6000 series aluminum alloy (100 mm long×30 mm wide×1.2 mm thick) was used. 
     (Thermosetting Resin Member) 
     A bisphenol A epoxy resin (EP-834 manufactured by Japan Epoxy Resins Co., Ltd.) and o-phenylenediamine as a curing agent were mixed to prepare a thermosetting epoxy resin composition. The thermosetting epoxy resin composition was molded in a die, and maintained in the die at 230° C. to be cured sufficiently. Thus, a resin member  12  (100 mm long×50 mm wide×3 mm thick) was manufactured. 
     (Thermoplastic Resin Sheet) 
     A maleic acid-modified polypropylene polymer sheet (MODIC manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical Cooperation, 500 μm thick) was used. Maleic acid-modified polypropylene was a copolymer of propylene and maleic anhydride (melting point: 143° C.). 
     The thermoplastic resin sheet was a round sheet having a diameter of 12 mm, and arranged such that the center thereof was aligned with the axis of the rotary tool. 
     (Rotary Tool) 
     The rotary tool  16  shown in  FIG. 2  was used. The rotary tool had a diameter D 1  of 10 mm, a diameter D 2  of 2 mm, and a height of 0.5 mm, and was made of tool steel. 
     (Joining Method) 
     The metal member  11  and the resin member  12  were joined together by the following method. 
     First Step: 
     The metal member  11  and the resin member  12  were stacked one above the other with the thermoplastic resin sheet  50  interposed therebetween as shown in  FIG. 1 . 
     Second Step: 
     As shown in  FIG. 3 , the rotary tool  16  was allowed to rotate with only the tip end of the rotary tool  16  being in contact with the surface of the metal member  11  (preheating process C 1 , welding pressure: 900 N, pressing time: 1.00 second, tool&#39;s rotation speed: 3000 rpm). 
     Then, as shown in  FIG. 4 , the rotary tool  16  was plunged into the metal member  11  to a depth close to but not reaching a boundary surface between the metal member  11  and the thermoplastic resin  50  (plunging/stirring process C 2 , welding pressure: 1500 N, pressing time: 0.25 seconds, tool&#39;s rotation speed: 3000 rpm). 
     Then, as shown in  FIG. 4 , the rotary tool  16  that had been plunged into the metal member  11  to the depth close to but not reaching the boundary surface was allowed to rotate continuously (continuous stirring process C 3 , welding pressure: 500 N, pressing time: 5.75 seconds, tool&#39;s rotation speed: 3000 rpm). 
     Then, the rotary tool  16  was retracted from a joined product  20 , and the joined product  20  was left stand for cooling. 
     In the method described above, the temperature of a region directly beneath the rotary tool at the interface between the thermoplastic resin sheet  50  and the resin member  12  was tracked. The highest temperature as the joining temperature was 223° C. 
     Using the above-described method, some joined products were obtained in the same manner except that the joining temperature was changed. 
     Example 2 
     Some joined products were obtained in the same manner as Example 1 except that a thermoplastic resin sheet described below was used and the joining temperature was changed. 
     (Thermoplastic Resin Sheet) 
     A thermoplastic epoxy polymer sheet (manufactured by Nagase ChemteX Cooperation, 500 μm thick) was used as the thermoplastic resin sheet. The thermoplastic epoxy polymer had a melting point of 260° C. 
     The thermoplastic resin sheet was a round sheet having a diameter of 12 mm, and arranged such that the center thereof was aligned with the axis of the rotary tool. 
     Example 3 
     Some joined products were obtained in the same manner as Example 1 except that a thermoplastic resin sheet described below was used and the joining temperature was changed. 
     (Thermoplastic Resin Sheet) 
     A polyamide polymer sheet (manufactured by Toray Plastics Precision Co., Ltd., 500 μm thick) was used as the thermoplastic resin sheet. Polyamide had a melting point of 220° C. 
     The thermoplastic resin sheet was a round sheet having a diameter of 12 mm, and arranged such that the center thereof was aligned with the axis of the rotary tool. 
     Example 4 
     Some joined products were obtained in the same manner as Example 1 except that a coating was formed, in place of using the thermoplastic resin sheet, by applying a thermoplastic resin solution on the metal member and drying the solution to a dry thickness of 500 μm, and that a copolymer of vinyl acetate and propylene was used as the thermoplastic resin (melting point: 165° C.). 
     [Joint Strength] 
     As shown in  FIG. 5 , a joined product of the metal member  11  and the resin member  12  was placed in a jig  100 . The jig  100  is configured to apply a downward load to an upper end of the resin member  12  when pulled downward. The jig  100  was fixed and the metal member  11  was pulled upward to apply a downward load to the upper end of the resin member  12 , thereby measuring the joint strength (maximum shear load) of the joined part without receiving any influence of the strength of the base material of the resin member  12 .  FIG. 6  shows a relationship between the joining temperature and the joint strength. 
     INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY 
     The joining method of the present invention is useful for joining a metal member and a resin member together in various fields of, for example, automobiles, railcars, airplanes, and home appliances. 
     DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE CHARACTERS 
     
         
           1 : Friction Stir Welding Apparatus 
           10 : Work 
           11 : Metal Member 
           12 : Resin Member 
           13 : Boundary Surface between Metal Member and Thermoplastic Resin 
           16 : Rotary Tool 
           17 : Receiving Tool 
           50 : Thermoplastic Resin (Layer) 
           100 : Jig for Measuring Joint Strength 
           111 : Metal Member&#39;s Surface facing Resin Member 
         P: Pressure Region (To-Be-Pressed Region) 
           121 : Resin Member&#39;s Surface facing Metal Member