Resistance Spot Welding Applications for the Automotive Industry

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Resistance Spot Welding: Fundamentals and Applications for the Automotive Industry by Menachem Kimchi David H. Phillips. This book was written by two professors in the Welding Engineering program at Ohio State University in response to the rapidly increasing challenge of Resistance Spot Welding the many families of advanced materials in the modern automotive industry. The aggressive implementation of these materials is driven by the ongoing need to develop vehicles that are lighter in weight (for better fuel efficiency) and safer to drive. Both goals rely heavily on stronger, lighter-weight materials. In particular, modern steels known as “advanced high-strength steels” are rapidly becoming integral to automotive construction. This family of steels offers an excellent combination of high strength and ductility. The high strength of these materials allows for the use of thinner sheets and structures to reduce weight, as well as to provide improved crash protection in certain parts of the car. Aluminum alloy applications are increasing as well, primarily due to their excellent strength-to-weight ratio. Even advanced aluminum alloys that previously were used primarily for aerospace applications are being considered.

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