Journal of Materials Science, Vol.31, No.20, 5443-5449, 1996
Spot-Welding of Metal Laminated Composites
Composite materials of steel sheets joined by interlayers of zinc or lead-tin, show very good impact and corrosion resistance properties. Resistance spot-weld characteristics of these composite materials made of steel sheets and non-ferrous metals have been tested. Spot welds of composites with both zinc and lead-tin interlayers present good behaviour in peeling tests. Shear tests of the welds also show very high strength, probably as a consequence of simultaneous brazing because of the alloyed layer of non-ferrous material around the weld spot. This good welding behaviour enhances the possibilities of application of this composite.
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