The Experimental Analysis of Cold Pressed Joint Technology for Selected Sheet Metals Used in an Automotive Industry

Abstract:

The paper presents the experimental research into joining materials DX51D and DP600 by clinching. Analyses were performed for four sheet metal arrangement combinations in relation to the die and punch, and the resulting joints were shear tested. Based on the results obtained, changes occurring in the diameter of the joint and pressing force were examined for material DX51D. The analysis of welding current effect on maximum strength of joint was conducted. The strengths of pressed and spot welded joints (commonly used in car body assembly) were compared.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1077)
• Pages: 33-38
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1077.33
• Online since: December 2014
• Authors: Jacek Mucha, Ľuboš Kaščák, Emil Spišák
• Keywords: Clinching, Joint Strength, Mechanical Joining, Shear Test, Sheets Joining, Spot Welding

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