Ultrasound Welding of Dissimilar Metal Materials for the Automotive Industry

Abstract:

In recent years, the field of ultrasound has seen remarkable advancements, mainly due to its close ties with the mechanical industry, recognized as the most dynamic industry of the last forty years. The application of ultrasound in the mechanical field has been guided by the advantages it offers, while the most significant advancements are related to the relatively low surface temperature compared to eroded surfaces, the evident localized accumulation, and the possibility of achieving dimensional improvements ranging from sub-millimeter values to centimeter values.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 1032)
• Pages: 71-84
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-dtL1yd
• Online since: November 2025
• Authors: Alexandru Cazacu*, Andrei Christian Bucur
• Keywords: Metal Joining, Ultrasonic Welding, Welding Efficiency, Welding Machine

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