Dissimilar Joining of High-Strength Steel and Aluminum Alloy Using Resistance Spot Welding with Die- and Punch-Shaped Electrodes

Abstract

In this study, a dissimilar material joining of high-strength steel sheet and aluminum alloy using die- and punch-shaped electrodes was investigated. First, when resistance spot welding was performed using die- and punch-shaped electrodes, it is shown that the joint underwent large plastic deformation and that the deformation state changed as the current value was varied. Next, the IMC condition under the appropriate current condition revealed that relatively thin IMCs of 2 μm or less were distributed across the entire joining interface. Finally, the cross-tension strength of the joints was significantly improved compared to conditions using conventional R-type electrodes.

Keywords

• resistance spot welding
• dissimilar materials joining
• intermetallic compound
• electrode shape