Relationships between Quality and
Attributes of Spot Welds
A spot weld's strength can be determined by the geometric characteristics and
mechanical properties of the weldment.
BY M. ZHOU, H. ZHANG, AND S. J. HU
Posted 4/03 | Published 4/03
A Mathematical Model of Wire Feeding
Mechanisms in GMAW
Investigations into both aluminum and steel welding wire
focus on elements that contribute to poor feedability.
BY T. M. PADILLA, T. P. QUINN, D. R. MUNOZ, AND R. A. L. RORRER Posted 4/03 | Published 5/03
Laser Beam Weld Bonding of AA5754 for
Automobile Structures
There are benefits in both static and dynamic mechanical properties when
welding is combined with adhesive bonding.
BY R. W. MESSLER, JR., J. BELL, AND O. CRAIGUE Posted 5/03 | Published 6/03
Selection of Schedules Based on Heat
Balance in Resistance Spot Welding
A theory that takes into account heat input in the fusion zone,
HAZ, and electrode indention was used to develop schedules for
welding combinations of uneven sheet thicknesses.
BY S. AGASHE AND H. ZHANG Posted 6/03 | Published 7/03
A Probabilistic Diffusion Weld
Modeling Framework
A probabilistic modeling framework realistically accounts for manufacturing
variability and successfully models bond impact strength in Ti-6Al-4V.
BY V. R. DAVÉ, I. J. BEYERLEIN, D. A. HARTMAN, AND J. M. BARBIERI Posted 6/03 | Published 7/03
A Proposed S-N Curve for
Welded Ship Structures
A hot-spot stress-based design S-N curve for fillet weld joints
takes into account the effects of static cargo loads.
BY S. W. KANG AND W. S. KIM Posted 6/03 | Published 7/03
Fatigue Behavior of Spot Welded
High-Strength Sheet Steels
The spot weld fatigue properties of advanced automotive high-strength sheet
steels were evaluated and compared to conventional sheet steels.
BY R. W. RATHBUN, D. K. MATLOCK, AND J. G. SPEER Posted 7/03 | Published 8/03
Spatter Rate Estimation in the Short-Circuit
Transfer Region of GMAW
A study shows the optimal model for estimating spatter rate using an artificial
neural network in the short circuit transfer region of GMAW.
BY M. J. KANG, Y. KIM, S. AHN, AND S. RHEE
Posted 9/03 | Published 9/03
Penetration and Defect Formation in
High-Current Arc Welding
At high currents, the weld pool turns into a thin liquid film, causing humping,
undercutting, and fingerlike penetration.
BY P. F. MENDEZ AND T. W. EAGAR
Posted 10/03 | Published 10/03
Titanium Scavenging in Ag-Cu-Ti
Active Braze Joints
The scavenging mechanism was studied by brazing joints
with elemental Fe, Ni, and Co spacers.
BY P. T. VIANCO, J. J. STEPHENS, P. F. HLAVA, AND C. A. WALKER
Posted 10/03 | Published 10/03
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