Failure Loads and Deformation in 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy Spot Welds

R. S. Florea, K. N. Solanki, D. J. Bammann, J. B. Jordon, M. P. Castanier

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Abstract

Failure loads and deformation in 6061-T6 aluminum alloy resistance spot welded joints were experimentally investigated. The welding experiments were carried out using different process parameters such as electrode forces, welding times, and currents. Nugget and microstructure characteristics were quantified using laser beam profilometry, electron back scatter diffraction technique (EBSD), and quasi-static shear tests. Mechanical tests were used to characterize the failure forces in spot welded specimens to elucidate the influence of process parameters. Finally, the microstructure of the weld nugget was discussed based on the process parameters, and the modeling results were compared with measurements obtained by electron back scatter diffraction mapping.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSupplemental Proceedings
Subtitle of host publicationMaterials Fabrication, Properties, Characterization, and Modeling
PublisherJohn Wiley and Sons Inc.
Pages213-220
Number of pages8
Volume2
ISBN (Electronic)9781118062142
ISBN (Print)9781118029466
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 20 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aluminum
  • Axonometric mesh
  • Coupled thermo-electrical-mechanical analysis
  • Failure load
  • Laser beam profilometry
  • Microstructure
  • Multi-physics
  • Resistance spot weld
  • Tensile-peel test

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • General Materials Science

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