The Identification of a New Liquid Metal Embrittlement (LME) Type in Resistance Spot Welding of Advanced High−Strength Steels on Reduced Flange Widths

Liquid metal embrittlement (LME) cracking is a phenomenon observed during resistance spot welding (RSW) of zinc−coated advanced high−strength steels (AHSS) in automotive manufacturing. In this study, severe cracks are observed at the edge of the sheet under reduced flange widths. These cracks, trave...

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Main Authors: Keke Yang, Gerson Meschut, Georg Seitz, Max Biegler, Michael Rethmeier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Metals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/10/1754