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Joining for lightweight vehicles
P.K. Mallick
- pp 275-308
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An overview of the joining technologies applicable in the design and manufacturing of lightweight automobile bodies is given in this article, which covers liquid-phase welding, solid phase welding, mechanical joining, and adhesive bonding for steels, aluminum, and magnesium alloys.Abstract:
This chapter gives an overview of the joining technologies applicable in the design and manufacturing of lightweight automobile bodies It covers liquid-phase welding, solid-phase welding, mechanical joining, and adhesive bonding for steels, aluminum alloys, and magnesium alloys The process parameters and their effects on joint performance for each process are described Benefits, limitations, and applicability of each process for automotive body construction are also discussed A brief review of the joining techniques for polymer matrix composites is also providedread more
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Friction Stir Welding and Processing
Rajiv S. Mishra,Zongyi Ma +1 more
TL;DR: Friction stir welding (FSW) is a relatively new solid-state joining process that is used to join high-strength aerospace aluminum alloys and other metallic alloys that are hard to weld by conventional fusion welding as discussed by the authors.
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A review of laser welding techniques for magnesium alloys
TL;DR: In this paper, the recent progress in laser welding of magnesium alloys has been reviewed from different perspectives, such as porosity, cracking, oxide inclusions and loss of alloying elements.
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Mechanics of mechanically fastened joints in polymer–matrix composite structures – A review
TL;DR: In this article, a more comprehensive review of recent literature in the broader area of mechanics of mechanically fastened joints in polymer-matrix composite structures is presented, including joint design methodologies, considerations of the influence of geometric effects and fastener preload selection.
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Joining techniques for aluminium spaceframes used in automobiles
T.A. Barnes,Ian R. Pashby +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors consider adhesive bonding and mechanical fasteners as potential techniques for the joining of spaceframe components in volume production and conclude that a combination of techniques could be used to great effect.
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Current issues and problems in laser welding of automotive aluminium alloys
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the available research on the laser welding of 5xxx, 6xxx, and some 2xxx series automotive aluminium alloys is critically examined and interpreted from different perspectives.