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15 articles for “Spot Welding”
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Modelling of Spot Weld Features Using Solid Works and Experimental Modal Analysis of Resistance Spot Welded Thin Sheets of Low Carbon Steel Panels
Abstract: Resistance Spot Welding of thin (RSW) low carbon steel sheets are widely used in automotive, aero-space sectors, furniture, medical equipments, packaging and electronics industries. Although, RSW is well established for low thickness sheets and static design guidelines are well defined, the dynamic analysis of spot welded panels has not been studied in detail. In this paper, solid modeling is done using Solid Works incorporating all the spot weld geometrical features …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Study of Shear Strength and Hardness of Resistance Spot Welding for Automotive Applications
Abstract: Resistance spot welding is the most popular process used in automotive and aerospace for joining of sheet metals of different thicknesses, shapes, and materials. There has been already much research done on the resistance spot welding. This review paper gives an overview of the performance of resistance spot welds in an automobile. For this, AWS D8.9M:2012 (Test Methods for Evaluating the resistance spot welding behaviour for automotive steel sheet materials) …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Investigation and Optimization of Resistance Spot Welding Parameters for Stainless Steel
Abstract: The present work examines the significant impact of resistance spot welding (RSW) process parameters on the properties and efficacy of connections created in sheets of 316L stainless steel. This study examines the intricate relationship between welding parameters, investigating their influence on the microstructure, mechanical characteristics, and overall efficacy of welded connections. By employing a methodical experimental methodology, this study thoroughly investigates the impact of different factors in resistance spot welding …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Evaluation of Real Time Data Acquisition of Temperature for Resistance Spot Welding
Abstract: Resistance spot welding is a popular metal joining process which is widely used in automobile industry, household and domestic appliances manufacturing industry and fabrication industry like air craft manufacturing industries [1]. Experimental investigation has been carried out on inner and outer sleeve which is used in stove manufacturing industry. Material taken is stainless steel SS304 for experiment having thickness 0.5 mm. Experimental investigation of real time temperature measurement and thermal …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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A Review on effect of sandwich material on mechanical properties of resistance spot welding
Abstract: Resistance spot welding (RSW) is metal surface joining process. in which contacting metal are joining by the heat obtained from electric current. It is generally used for fabricating sheet metal assemblies such as automobile part, truck cabins, rail vehicles and home applications due to its advantages in welding efficiency. A study will be conducting to investigate the mechanical properties of sandwich material. In this work, an attempt is made to …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 32–35 Read article
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Process Optimization of Spot Welding for Galvanized Automotive Steel Sheets
Abstract: Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) is a pillar of the modern automotive industry with the usage of lightweight and high-strength products at the highest point of demand. The optimum weld quality of galvanized steel sheets which is a material of choice because of its additional corrosion protective property is however not achieved easily. This study is a well-developed data-based solution to designing the RSW process in the most efficient way, providing …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 32–42 Read article
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A Technical Review on Friction Stir Spot Welding of Steels for Automotive Applications
Abstract: Friction stir spot welding (FSSW) is a novel method of friction stir welding which has prevailed in the current market especially for joining of non-ferrous metals like aluminium, copper, magnesium, etc. with similar and dissimilar metal welds possible. It is done by using a cylindrical rotating tool with pin on the plates to be welded at high speed rotation. The friction between the tool and workpiece causes the welding of …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Analysis of Nugget Diameter in Resistance Spot Welding
Abstract: In a manufacturing industry, there are many operations performed on daily basis which may be automatic or manual. Welding is one of them specifically spot welding which is nowadays an inevitable part of manufacturing industry and specifically an industry which is manufacturing parts from sheet metal. This industry requires high production machines with higher reliability. Basically, in spot welding there is no need of skilled labor in small industry and …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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An experimental study of Resistance Spot Welding with CRCA sheet
Abstract: Resistance Spot Welding is prime process in automotive industries for joining metal sheets. Different materials are used for making automobile body. Now-a-days, cold rolled closed annealed(CRCA) sheets are used. In this paper, CRCA sheets for 1 mm. thickness is used for experimentation. D.O.E. is used and Input-output parameters are taken according to AWS D8.9M:2012 standard. Results are compared and final result having optimum output parameter is selected.
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Examining Experimentally the Impact of Spot-Welding Process Variables on Metal Matrix Composites
Abstract: Metal matrix composites work in concert with reinforcement to improve the material's qualities. Reliability in joining metal matrix composites using traditional methods is challenging. Friction Stir Welding has demonstrated the ability to solve numerous issues that arise in traditional welding procedures. Initially, the Friction Stir Welding (FSW) welding procedure produced metal seams that were solid. Additionally, FSW was expanded to join MMCs and their alloys. The purpose of this review …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 193–201 Read article
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Simulation Analysis of RSW on Nugget Diameter on CRCA Steel Sheet
Abstract: In spot welding process, in the industry, prime concern is adequate strength and good spot weld considering aesthetic looks with less power consumption. Strength is function of properties of material and nugget diameter is also function of properties of material. So to achieve strength there must be analysis of nugget diameter and break load both experimentally and analytically with help of software and actual testing of sheet metal spot welds. …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Effect of Welding Factors on Nugget Size of Polymer-Metal Composite Sheets Using Computational Methods
Abstract: Resistance spot welding (RSW) is a vital technique for joining materials in industries like automotive and aerospace. This study extends the application of RSW to polymer-metal composite sheets by developing 2D axisymmetric, thermo-electro-mechanical coupled model in ANSYS. The focus is on analyzing the temperature distribution, nugget formation, and parameter optimization in hybrid composite sheets, emphasizing the unique challenges posed by polymers' thermal and electrical properties. These properties differ significantly from …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 612–623 Read article
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A Study on Fracture Sem Analysis by Optimization of FSW When a Composite Material Al 6061 Mixed with Fly Ash is Done with Cooper Using Anova Method
Abstract: The current study aims to examine how different parameters in friction stir spot welding influence hardness and tensile strength, while identifying the most suitable parameter combinations to enhance the overall quality of the fabricated components. The experimental work involves joining dissimilar materials, where one specimen consists of Aluminum alloy 6061 reinforced with 10% fly ash, and the other is a copper alloy. Various process conditions are altered during testing to …
Published in International Journal of Fracture Mechanics and Damage Science · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Experimental Test for the Replacement of Aluminum Sheets Instead of Steel Sheets in the Automotive Industry and the Effect of this Replacement
Abstract: Nowadays, vehicles cause air pollution due to high fuel consumption, and it has a direct relationship with increasing vehicle weigh. The increase of pollution will lead to rise in greenhouse gases that will cause special damages during a long period time. In this paper, instead of using steel sheets, aluminum sheets are proposed for the vehicle body and its interior components. It is attractive to increase its speed by reduction …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 34–39 Read article
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Influence of process parameter on Lack of Fusion in T.I.G. welding of S.S. 304 – A Review
Abstract: The T.I.G. welding or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process is widely used in many appliances because of its versatility in industry. For GTAW process, metals like carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, low-alloy steel and non-metal also are widely used in all positions. Butt joint, lap joint, T-joint, edge joint, corner joint are the common types of joints used in welding. The incompletely fused spots like porosity that occurs …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–31 Read article