As lightweight automotive structures improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide
emission, they have garnered extensive attention. Vehicle mass reduction, which is a key …

The present study investigates a fatigue property and its microstructural and interface
geometrical effect on the resistance element welded (REWed) aluminum (Al)/high-strength …

Resistance element welding (REW) has recently attracted increasing interest, especially in
the joining of high-strength steels and aluminum alloys. However, the intensity of heat input …

This study focuses on the fatigue fracture response and microstructure behavior of a
resistance element weld (REW) in assembling AZ31B magnesium alloy and dual phase …

To achieve the goal of lightweight vehicle and energy-saving, the joining of dissimilar
materials, specifically aluminum (Al) alloy and steel, is gaining increasing attention in car …

The microstructural and mechanical properties of ultrasonic spot-welded (USWed) joints of
AA7072-clad AA7075-T6 alloy to galvanized HSLA steel are investigated. The tensile lap …

In this study, Al joint systems without heat-affected zones (HAZ) were developed on Al/Fe
alloy lap joints fabricated by resistance element welding (REW). The robustness of the joints …

This study focuses on the forming mechanism of resistance riveting welding joints of 6061 Al
alloy and DP590 steel plate and the effect of adding Zn interlayer on the mechanical …

Multimaterial assemblies made by resistance spot welding (RSW) process offer a cost-
efficient lightweight solution for automotive body-in-white production. However, joining …

Today, the automotive industry is undergoing rapid change. While manufacturers are
constantly switching to fully or semi-electric hybrid models, the weight of the vehicles also …