Effects of Electrode Force on the Characteristic of Magnesium Alloy Joint Welded by Resistance Spot Welding with Cover Plates

Authors :: Hua Yu
Hongxin Shi
Ke Ke Zhang
Ranfeng Qiu
Yimin Tu
Shinobu Satonaka
Source :: Materials and Manufacturing Processes. 25:1304-1308
Publication Year :: 2010
Publisher :: Informa UK Limited, 2010.
Abstract: Magnesium alloy AZ31B sheets were welded using the technique of resistance spot welding with cover plates. The effects of electrode force on the joining performance and pore formation during welding were investigated. The results reveal that the enhanced electrode force is an effective way to inhibit pore formation and improve magnesium alloy resistance spot welding performance.

Subjects :: Heat-affected zone
Materials science
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgy
technology, industry, and agriculture
Welding
respiratory system
equipment and supplies
Electric resistance welding
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
law.invention
Mechanics of Materials
law
Electrode
General Materials Science
Composite material
Magnesium alloy
Joint (geology)
Spot welding

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