The proposed processing to bond thin metal foils into a sealed/inflatable object may be used to produce Earth atmospheric balloons and lightweight life rafts for Navy, Air Force and civilian needs. All extra terrestrial missions, which require lightweight materials for inflatables (balloons, bellows, ballutes, etc.) resistant against elevated temperatures and unfriendly environments, which can also withstand relatively high mechanical loads (including impacts) and retain strength at elevated temperatures. The proposed technology may also be used in all cases where high strength joints of thin films are required.
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