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Single-side resistance spot joining of polymer-metal hybrid structures

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A new approach for resistance spot welding of hybrid polymer-metal components in overlap joint configuration is shown in this paper. The effect of welding current on the joining zone is demonstrated based on different process parameters. The results were transferred to a model concept of the joining zone geometry depending on current density and electrode arrangement. Furthermore, different surface conditions (corundum blasting, laser structuring) were applied and evaluated regarding mechanical properties.

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Abbreviations

F :

force in Newton (N)

I :

current in kiloampere (kA)

P :

apparent electrical power in kilovolt ampere (kVA)

Q :

heat content in Joule (J)

t M :

metal thickness in millimeter (mm)

t P :

polymer thickness in millimeter (mm)

t S :

welding time in millisecond (ms)

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  1. Technische Universität Ilmenau, Production Technology Group, Gustav-Kirchhoff-Platz 2, 98693, Ilmenau, Germany

    Konstantin Szallies, Martin Bielenin, Klaus Schricker & Jean Pierre Bergmann

  2. AUDI AG, Ingolstadt, Germany

    Christian Neudel

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Szallies, K., Bielenin, M., Schricker, K. et al. Single-side resistance spot joining of polymer-metal hybrid structures. Weld World 63, 1145–1152 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-019-00728-x

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