Chapter
18 Resistance spot welding of magnesium alloys
Abstract
Resistance spot welding (RSW) of magnesium alloy is discussed in this chapter. Surface condition is important for RSW of magnesium due to the high chemical reactivity of magnesium and because oxides that form are hard, strong and electrically insulated. Expulsion, weld strength and electrode life are all related to surface conditions. Welding conditions (welding current, weld time, electrode force and weld spacing), nugget growth and dynamic …
Authors
Liu L; Feng J; Zhou Y
Book title
Welding and Joining of Magnesium Alloys
Pagination
pp. 351-367e
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2010
DOI
10.1533/9780857090423.2.351