The Effect of Zinc Coating Type on the Morphology, Joint Geometry, and Mechanical Properties of Weld-Brazed Thin-Gauge Automotive Steel

Advanced high-strength steels (AHSSs) are generally difficult to join using traditional fusion welding processes because the heat input required for steel fusion has a detrimental effect on the mechanical properties of the joint and the heat-affected zone (HAZ). An alternative non-fusion joining method called weld-brazing, has garnered serious attention in the automotive industry as it uses traditional welding heat sources to braze different …