Resistance Element Welding (REW) of Steels with Non-Ferrous Materials: Potentials, Challenges, and Properties
Performance and functionality are two key factors in designing advanced components. One promising approach in manufacturing design is the fabrication of multi-material structures by joining dissimilar materials. Steels, known for their outstanding properties and cost-effective production, are widely...
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| description | Performance and functionality are two key factors in designing advanced components. One promising approach in manufacturing design is the fabrication of multi-material structures by joining dissimilar materials. Steels, known for their outstanding properties and cost-effective production, are widely used across several industries. However, their high density presents challenges when designing lightweight components. A solution lies in combining steels with lightweight, non-ferrous alloys to develop cost-effective multi-material parts. However, joining different materials is generally complex due to their different properties, making it sometimes challenging or even unfeasible. Resistance element welding (REW) offers a high-performance alternative to traditional methods, such as resistance spot welding, with a high potential in mass production industries like automotive manufacturing. This article comprehensively reviews the latest research on REW for dissimilar joining of steels and non-ferrous alloys. It focuses on the microstructural and mechanical properties of joints, innovations in the REW process, the influence of process parameters on joint quality, as well as simulation and numerical studies. In addition, REW is compared with traditional joining methods. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b4137103432f491d99081b7e9b103cb62024-12-27T14:40:08ZengMDPI AGMetals2075-47012024-12-011412144810.3390/met14121448Resistance Element Welding (REW) of Steels with Non-Ferrous Materials: Potentials, Challenges, and PropertiesMohammad Abankar0Manuela De Maddis1Valentino Razza2Pasquale Russo Spena3Department of Management and Production Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, ItalyDepartment of Management and Production Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, ItalyDepartment of Management and Production Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, ItalyDepartment of Management and Production Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, ItalyPerformance and functionality are two key factors in designing advanced components. One promising approach in manufacturing design is the fabrication of multi-material structures by joining dissimilar materials. Steels, known for their outstanding properties and cost-effective production, are widely used across several industries. However, their high density presents challenges when designing lightweight components. A solution lies in combining steels with lightweight, non-ferrous alloys to develop cost-effective multi-material parts. However, joining different materials is generally complex due to their different properties, making it sometimes challenging or even unfeasible. Resistance element welding (REW) offers a high-performance alternative to traditional methods, such as resistance spot welding, with a high potential in mass production industries like automotive manufacturing. This article comprehensively reviews the latest research on REW for dissimilar joining of steels and non-ferrous alloys. It focuses on the microstructural and mechanical properties of joints, innovations in the REW process, the influence of process parameters on joint quality, as well as simulation and numerical studies. In addition, REW is compared with traditional joining methods.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/12/1448resistance element weldingdissimilar joiningmechanical propertiesmicrostructure |
| spellingShingle | Mohammad Abankar Manuela De Maddis Valentino Razza Pasquale Russo Spena Resistance Element Welding (REW) of Steels with Non-Ferrous Materials: Potentials, Challenges, and Properties Metals resistance element welding dissimilar joining mechanical properties microstructure |
| title | Resistance Element Welding (REW) of Steels with Non-Ferrous Materials: Potentials, Challenges, and Properties |
| title_full | Resistance Element Welding (REW) of Steels with Non-Ferrous Materials: Potentials, Challenges, and Properties |
| title_fullStr | Resistance Element Welding (REW) of Steels with Non-Ferrous Materials: Potentials, Challenges, and Properties |
| title_full_unstemmed | Resistance Element Welding (REW) of Steels with Non-Ferrous Materials: Potentials, Challenges, and Properties |
| title_short | Resistance Element Welding (REW) of Steels with Non-Ferrous Materials: Potentials, Challenges, and Properties |
| title_sort | resistance element welding rew of steels with non ferrous materials potentials challenges and properties |
| topic | resistance element welding dissimilar joining mechanical properties microstructure |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/12/1448 |
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