Using resistance spot welding for joining aluminium elements in automotive industry
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The aluminium alloys are more frequently used in automotive industry especially as an alternative material for car-bodies. In this article the comprehensive summary concerning technology of resistance spot welding of aluminium alloys was presented. The welding schedules, electric parameters of welding, electrodes materials and electrodes life time by resistance spot welding aluminium were described. Few examples directly from automotive industry were presented and advantages of aluminium as a material for some vehicle parts were also discussed.
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