Cold-Metal-Transfer Arc Joining of Al 6K32 Alloy to Steel Sheets

Abstract:

In the arc joining of dissimilar metals, such as steel and Al alloys, a brittle intermetallic phase is formed at the interface. The thickness of this phase should be minimized because it causes solidification cracking. Cold metal transfer (CMT) arc welding technology is widely used throughout the automotive industry because of low spatter formation and heat input. A CMT arc was used to investigate arc joining between the Al 6K32 alloy and mild steel sheets. The behaviors of the interface layers were analyzed on the basis of filler wires and the coating type of the steel sheets. The thickness of the intermetallic phase was maintained under 10 μm and increased joint strength was achieved by selecting the appropriate filler wire and coating type.

• Periodical: Defect and Diffusion Forum (Volumes 334-335)
• Pages: 247-251
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/DDF.334-335.247
• Online since: February 2013
• Authors: Min Jung Kang, Cheol Hee Kim
• Keywords: Al Alloy, Arc Joining, Cold Metal Transfer, Dissimilar Metal Joining, Steel

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