The advantages of oxide removal prior to resistance spot welding mill-finish aluminum sheet are well documented. The process of localized oxide removal through the sputtering action of a plasma arc has been integrated into a spot welding cycle at rates compatible with most automotive processes. The resulting process provides a low electrode-sheet interface resistance, having profound effects on electrode life and weld quality consistency.


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    Title :

    Arc Cleaning for Joining Aluminum


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE International Congress and Exposition ; 1983



    Publication date :

    1983-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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