Application of ultrasonic vibrations in welding and metal processing: A status review

S Kumar, CS Wu, GK Padhy, W Ding - Journal of manufacturing processes, 2017 - Elsevier
This review paper aims to introduce systematic in-depth analysis of diversified aspects of
ultrasonic application in metal joining and processing including its limitations, future …

Ultrasonic spot welding of aluminum alloys: A review

ZL Ni, FX Ye - Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2018 - Elsevier
As a solid joining technique, ultrasonic spot welding is a promising spot welding process to
fabricate the aluminum alloy joints. This paper summarizes the current state of joining …

Interfacial microstructure evolution and weld formation during ultrasonic welding of Al alloy to Cu

HT Fujii, H Endo, YS Sato, H Kokawa - Materials Characterization, 2018 - Elsevier
Dissimilar welds of Al alloy 1050 to Cu were prepared via ultrasonic spot welding in order to
understand the formation of welds and interfacial microstructures. To observe oxide layer …

[HTML][HTML] Microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-to-Al dissimilar welded joints with an Ag interlayer using ultrasonic spot welding

H Peng, DL Chen, XF Bai, PQ Wang, DY Li… - Journal of Magnesium …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Lightweight ZEK100-O Mg alloy and Al6022-T43 Al alloy with an Ag interlayer were
joined via ultrasonic spot welding (USW), focusing on the microstructural change and tensile …

[HTML][HTML] Dissimilar metal joining of aluminum to steel by ultrasonic plus resistance spot welding-microstructure and mechanical properties

Y Lu, E Mayton, H Song, M Kimchi, W Zhang - Materials & Design, 2019 - Elsevier
A new joining method, ie ultrasonic plus resistance spot welding, is developed for dissimilar
metal joining of aluminum alloy (Al) to steel. In this method, a thin Al insert is first joined to a …

Dissimilar ultrasonic spot welding of rare-earth containing ZEK100 magnesium-to-aluminum alloy with a zinc interlayer: Microstructural evolution and mechanical …

H Peng, DL Chen, SF Guo, H Hong, KH Zheng… - Journal of Manufacturing …, 2023 - Elsevier
The purpose of the present study was to identify microstructural changes at both Mg/Zn and
Al/Zn interfaces of ultrasonic spot welded joints between a rare-earth containing ZEK100 …

Electromagnetic pulse welding of Al/Cu dissimilar materials: Microstructure and tensile properties

PQ Wang, DL Chen, Y Ran, YQ Yan, XW She… - Materials Science and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to characterize detailed interfacial microstructures and evaluate
tensile properties of Al6061-to-Cu dissimilar welded joints via electromagnetic pulse …

Effect of surface oxide layers in solid-state welding of aluminium alloys–review

D Labus Zlatanovic, J Pierre Bergmann… - … and Technology of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This review sheds novel insights on the residual oxide behaviour of solid-state weld joints of
aluminium alloys. Understanding the influence of oxides on the aluminium surface before …

Ultrasonic welding of aluminum to steel: A review

C Zhang, H Li, Q Liu, C Huang, K Zhou - Metals, 2022 - mdpi.com
As a solid-state bonding technology, ultrasonic welding (USW) has the characteristics of
green energy saving and environmental friendliness. It is more suitable for joining dissimilar …

Fatigue mechanism of medium-carbon steel welded joint: Competitive impacts of various defects

DQQ Wang, DD Yao, ZB Gao, Q Wang… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Fatigue of welded joint is a scientific issue of great significance, because welding process
always causes the loss of fatigue strength up to 40–60% for welded joint of the key …