Multi-Response Optimization Using Taguchi Method of Resistance Spot Welding Parameters

Abstract:

This paper presents the effects of spot welding parameters on multi-response weld quality and optimizes the governing parameters of Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) towards the tensile shear strength and nugget size using Taguchi method. The main affecting welding parameters such as electrode force, weld time and weld current were determined as the basis for quality evaluation. The selected quality features were classified into shear strength and nugget size which were required for application with highly dynamic loading. The optimum welding parameter was obtained using multi signal-to-noise ratio (MSNR) and the significant level of welding parameters was further analysed using analysis of variance (ANOVA). Based on the results, electrode force was found to be most effective parameter affecting shear strength and nugget size. The experiment was conducted at optimum welding parameter and validated the used of multi-objective Taguchi method for enhancing performance and optimizing the welding parameters in RSW process.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 660)
• Pages: 120-124
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.660.120
• Online since: October 2014
• Authors: Farizah Adliza Ghazali*, Yupiter HP Manurung, Mohamed Ackiel Mohamed
• Keywords: Multi-Response Optimization, Resistance Spot Welding (RSW), Taguchi Method

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