مقاله جوشکاری با عنوان :

Effects of Welding Parameters and Surface Pretreatments on Resistance
Spot Welding of AZ31B Mg Alloy

Shiquan Zhou1, Lei Liu2,3, Jae Pil Jung4,*, Mok-Young Lee5, and Y. Norman Zhou3

چکیده :

The resistance spot weldability of AZ31B magnesium alloy using AC (alternating current) was investigated
in this paper. The surfaces of sheet coupons were prepared by acetone cleaning (as-received) and some coupons
were also cleaned with chromic acid (H2Cr2O7) after acetone cleaning (acid-cleaned). The surfaces of the
as-received AZ31B sheets consisted of MgO, Mg(OH)2, and MgCO3. The extent and thickness of the surface
oxide/reaction layer of the sheets varied according to the fabrication process of the sheets, and resulted in
different contact resistance. Effects of welding current and weld time were investigated while the electrode
force was kept constant. The results indicated that the as-received sheets produced expulsion both at the
faying surface and at the work piece/electrode interface due to high contact resistance. Diluted chromic acid
cleaning reduced contact resistance and produced good weld quality. Increasing the welding current and weld
time enhanced not only the nugget size and joint strength, but also increased indentation on the weld surfaces.
A weld lobe was established considering the minimum joint strength, weld expulsion, and surface indentation
based on a relevant American Welding Society Standard.