Electric resistance welding

About: Electric resistance welding is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 16761 publications have been published within this topic receiving 154851 citations.

Gas tungsten arc and laser beam welding processes effects on duplex stainless steel 2205 properties

Abstract: A comparative study on the influence of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and carbon dioxide laser beam welding (LBW) processes on the size and microstructure of fusion zone FZ then, on the mechanical and corrosion properties of duplex stainless steel DSS grade 2205 plates of 6.4 mm thickness was investigated. Autogenous butt welded joints were made using both GTAW and LBW. The GTA welded joint was made using well established welding parameters (i.e., current ampere of 110 A, voltage of 12 V, welding speed of 0.15 m/min and argon shielding rate of 15 l/min). While optimum LBW parameters were used (i.e., welding speed of 0.5 m/min, defocusing distance of 0.0 mm, argon shielding flow rate of 20 l/min and maximum output laser power of 8 kW). The results achieved in this investigation disclose that welding process play an important role in obtaining satisfactory weld properties. In comparison with GTAW, LBW has produced welded joint with a significant decrease in FZ size and acceptable weld profile. The ferrite–austenite balance of both weld metal WM and heat affected zone (HAZ) are influenced by heat input which is a function of welding process. In comparison with LBW, GTAW has resulted in ferrite–austenite balance close to that of base metal BM due to higher heat input in GTAW. However, properties of LB welded joint, particularly corrosion resistance are much better than that of GTA welded joint. The measured corrosion rates for LBW and GTAW joints are 0.05334 mm/year and 0.2456 mm/year, respectively. This is related to the relatively small size of both WM and HAZ produced in the case of LBW. In other words, properties of welded joints are remarkably influenced by FZ size rather than the produced austenite–ferrite balance.

Laser welding dissimilar materials of aluminum to steel: an overview

Abstract: Joining aluminum to steel can lighten the weight of components in the automobile and other industries, which can reduce fuel consumption and harmful gas emissions to protect the environment. However, the differences of thermal, physical, and chemical properties between aluminum and steel bring a series of problems in laser welding. The main problems are how to control the thickness of the intermetallic compound layer and reduce or avoid the generation of pores, cracks, and thermal stresses which severely limit the mechanical properties of welded joints. Laser fusion-brazing technology utilizes the precise control of heat input with or without filler to partially melt the low melting temperature aluminum base material and promote wetting on the high melting temperature steel base material in order to achieve sound metallurgical by combining the advantages of fusion welding and brazing. Different forms of laser beam welding including single beam laser welding, dual-beam laser welding, and laser arc hybrid fusion-brazing welding are reviewed.

A non‐isothermal healing model for strength and toughness of fusion bonded joints of amorphous thermoplastics

Abstract: A study to investigate the influence of processing on the fusion bonding of graphite (AS4) poly(etheretherketone) (PEEK) thermoplastic composites (BASF commingled PEEK/graphite NCS woven fabric) using a polyetherimide (PEI) film at the interface is presented. Fundamental to all fusion bonding processes is the intermolecular diffusion between surfaces in intimate contact. A model based on the healing theory of amorphous polymers has been proposed to predict strength and toughness as a function of non-isothermal process history. This model considers two different microscopic failure mechanisms of a healed interface. For the first time, using non-isothermal data and proper data reduction procedures, it is possible to differentiate between these two mechanisms, which are otherwise indistinguishable from isothermal data. Temperature dependent reptation times representative of the kinetics of chain diffusion in the polymer have been evaluated for both mechanisms over a large range of process temperatures using fracture tests conducted on lap shear specimens manufactured using a hot press. Three alternate and independent techniques to estimate the reptation time in PEI indicate that the model based on the average interpenetration distance is most representative of the physical system. Lap shear strength predictions based on this formulation have been generated for various non-isothermal conditions measured in the hot press and are within 20% of the experimental data. The model was used to show that in isothermal processes, maximum strength and toughness can be achieved in less than 1 s for temperatures exceeding 290°C. Application of the model to a highly non-isothermal technique such as resistance welding using amorphous film technology is also presented. Model predictions show that asymptotic strength may be achieved in relatively short process times with appropriate welding conditions.

Programmable friction stir welding process

Abstract: A variable pin length stir friction welding method wherein the stir friction welding pin penetrates the workpiece as the workpiece translates. The stir friction welding pin starting at a zero penetration and extending to the depth needed to repair a weld or to make a weld. Then withdrawing the pin to zero penetration as the work is translated. The weld path is thus ramped into and out of the workpiece leaving no holes which need to be repaired. Circumferential welds can be made by keeping the pin extended to the welding depth for at least one complete revolution of the weld.