Summer Special Issue - - June 2016

  • 1. Recent trends in resistance spot welding of aluminium alloys in automotive industry

    Authors : Sunil B D Y, Dr. Balu Naik Banoth, ,

    Pages : 127-132

    DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.21172/1.73.018

    Keywords : Resistance spot welding, Unconformities, Properties of Aluminium, Preparation of specimen, Types of electrode tips, Applications of RSW electrodes, Minimization of deterioration of electrode tip

    Abstract :

    As a response to ever increasing requirements for fuel efficient and environmental- friendly vehicles, the usage of aluminum products in automobiles is increasing day-to-day. Especially, Aluminium alloys are used as an alternative material for car-bodies in automotive industry. For the increasing demands in higher strength and better formability in light weight and crash worthiness aspects, special Aluminium alloys are developed. As a result, a variety of new technologies are being developed for working and fabrication of Aluminium products. This paper highlights the process of Resistance Spot Welding (RSW), properties of Aluminum and Aluminium alloys, preparation of Aluminium material for welding process, as well as the resistance spot welding of Aluminium alloys. The average and specific usage of Aluminium in passenger cars in concern with principal aspects and recent trends are presented.

    Citing this Journal Article :

    Sunil B D Y, Dr. Balu Naik Banoth, , , "Recent trends in resistance spot welding of aluminium alloys in automotive industry", Summer Special Issue - - June 2016, 127-132