Optimization of Parameters and Research on Joint Microstructure of Resistance Spot Welding for 316 Stainless Steel

Abstract:

The experimental investigations on resistance spot welding are presented for 316 stainless steel. The influence of spot welding parameters (welding time, electrode force and welding current) on the tensile shear load and the diameter of nugget have been researched, based on an orthogonal test and analysis method. The results show that welding current has significant influence on the tensile shear load and diameter of nugget, and then is electrode force, welding time in turn. The optimum parameters are as follows: welding time is 5 cycles, electrode force is 3.5KN and welding current is 5.5KA. And the maximum tensile shear force of joint is up to 13.55KN.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 652-654)
• Pages: 2326-2329
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.652-654.2326
• Online since: January 2013
• Authors: Hui Liu, Xue Dong Xu, Xiao Qing Zhang
• Keywords: 316 Stainless Steel, Microstructure, Orthogonal Test and Analysis, Spot Welding

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