Title: Electrode life in resistance spot welding of zinc-plated steel sheets

Authors: Y. Tanaka, M. Sakaguchi, H. Shirasawa, M. Miyahara, S. Nomura

Addresses: Kakogawa Works, Kobe Steel Ltd, Kakogawa-City, Japan. ' Kakogawa Works, Kobe Steel Ltd, Kakogawa-City, Japan. ' Kakogawa Works, Kobe Steel Ltd, Kakogawa-City, Japan. ' Kakogawa Works, Kobe Steel Ltd, Kakogawa-City, Japan. ' Kakogawa Works, Kobe Steel Ltd, Kakogawa-City, Japan

Abstract: An improvement in electrode life is desirable in resistance spot welding of zinc-plated steel sheets, which have been widely used in the automotive industry. Spot weld electrode lives are investigated for various types of zinc-plated steel sheets. Discussions are carried out from the viewpoint of chemical composition of the plated layer in order to find a zinc-plated layer which ensures long electrode life in practice.

Keywords: electrode life; resistance spot welding; vehicle design; zinc plated steel sheets.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.1985.061383

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 1985 Vol.6 No.4/5, pp.501 - 503

Published online: 25 May 2014 *

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