Increased understanding of improving the weld-bonding process is essential in order for the automotive industry to constantly develop their designs and production processes for the energy-efficient vehicles of the future. The joining method of weld-bonding, a hybrid method of adhesive joining and resistance spot welding, has introduced new challenges in the manufacturing and design of auto bodies. At the same time as adhesives are more incorporated in the joint configurations’, continuous development and implementation of ultra-high-strength steels, the complexity of the weld-bonding process increases. This thesis presents new approaches of parameter set-up and testing methods for weld-bonded joints. Aiming to displace the adhesive from the welding zone new parameters are tested by producing 1-D weld lobes that are analyzed in a screening matrix to find the factor with greatest effect on the weldability. Laser displacement measurement is a new method used to measure the amount of adhesive present in the joint during the welding cycle. The amount of adhesive plays an important role in the process and the intention is to get an assessment of how different thicknesses affect the weldability. The results showed that the different parameters have different influential behavior depending on the sheet thickness of the welded material. From the main effect screening, cap type has the greatest influence on the weld current range followed by the addition of an extra pre-pulse. The measured amount of adhesive present immediately before the weld pulse is very small. An interesting observation is that samples showing the largest increase in weld current range, compared to the corresponding reference were the samples which had most adhesive present in the contact area. The study showed that there are new parameters that improve the weldability of a weld-bonded joint that can be utilized using existing welding equipment. Finally, the study has shown that many possibilities exists to continue exploit within the field of weld-bonding, to be able to further utilize the effectiveness of weld-bonded joints in future lightweight autobody design. / Ökad förståelse och förbättring av weld-bonding processen (limpunktsvetsning) är väsentligt för att fordonsindustrin ska kunna fortsätta utveckla sina konstruktioner och tillverkningsprocesser för framtidens energieffektiva fordon. Fogningsmetoden weld-bonding, en hybridmetod av limning och punktsvetsning, har tillfört nya utmaningar i tillverkningen och konstruktionen av fordonskarosser. Samtidigt som limfogar används i allt större utsträckning så sker ständig utveckling och tillförande av ultrahöghållfast stål i karosserna som ytterligare påverkar weld-bonding processens komplexitet. Det här examensarbetet introducerar nya sätt att konfigurera processparametrarna och testmetoderna för weld-bondförband. Målet att tränga bort så mycket lim som möjligt från fogen med hjälp av de nya processparametrarna, testas genom att ta fram svetslober som analyseras i ett parameterkartläggande flerfaktorförsök för att hitta de faktorer som har störst inverkan på svetsbarheten. Avståndsmätning med laser är en ny metod som används för att mäta mängden lim som finns i fogen under svetscykeln. Mängden lim har en betydande roll i processen och målsättningen är att få en uppskattning om hur olika limtjocklekar påverkar svetsbarheten. Resultatet visar att olika parametrar har olika inverkan på processens beteende beroende på vilken materialtjocklek som svetsas. Parameterkartläggande flerfaktorförsöket visar att de faktorer som har störst inverkan på svetsfönstrets storlek är elektrodhätta följt av tillförandet av en extra förpuls. Den uppmätta limtjockleken i fogen precis före huvudsvetspulsen är väldigt liten. En intressant observation är att svetsproverna som påvisade den största ökningen av svetsfönstrets storlek, jämfört med referensproverna utan lim, var de prover som hade mest lim kvar i kontaktytan innan svetspulsen. Arbetet i uppsatsen visar att det finns nya svetsparametrar som ökar svetsbarheten hos weld-bondingfogar och som kan tillämpas i existerande svetsutrustningar. Slutligen har arbetet visat att det existerar många möjligheter att fortsätta utveckla weld-bondingprocessen ytterligare för att fortsättningsvis utnyttja fogens effektivitet i framtidens konstruktion av lätta fordonskarosser.

<p>The dissertation offers a Multiphysics perspective in analyzing emerging metallurgical techniques. Heat transfer, structural deformation, and fluid flow associate with one another in phase-changing materials processing methods. To comprehensively analyze these aspects for an optimized final product, the authors have proposed a numerical mathematical model describing the thermal and geometric progression of the binary alloy casting process. The model is further executed in COMSOL Multiphysics, adapted in two metal manufacturing applications, resistance spot welding (RSW) and binder jet printing (BJP). </p><p>Resistance spot welding is a well-adapted metal sheeting joining technique with comparably limited modeling and simulating research. The heat transfer module and geometric deformation module are applied to the simulation of RSW to discuss the thermal gradient development of the welding zone. The model was further calculated and verified through a case study with Python. </p><p>BJP is a rapidly developing additive manufacturing method. The novel 3D printing technique brings challenges in post-processing geometric control and material selection limitations. Multiphysics simulation serves as an excellent tool in process parameters analysis and quality control. This dissertation focuses on the sintering process of BJP of binary alloy powders. Melting and solidification mathematical models were implemented in COMSOL, where the sintering shrinkage rate could be calculated. The shrinkage rate was further verified through experimental analysis of binder jet printed samples. </p><p>Microstructural analysis on sintered binder jet printed parts was performed to assess the validity of BJP to substitute the die casting method for manufacturing of valvebody. Sintering shrinkage and metallurgical analysis have been performed on the green and sintered BJP samples. After sintering, the final part achieved 98% density, and the integrity of the designed channels was preserved. The shrinkage analysis has indicated the effect of printing orientation and sintering orientation on the geometry and metallurgy of the final products. Microstructure analysis on the cross-sections of the sintered products also indicates the various defects induced from biner jet 3D printing. </p><p>The research aims to provide a systematic rheology analysis of the phase transformation process of binary alloys. The dissertation has connected the physical, mathematical modeling with 15 </p><p><br></p><p>simulative modeling through the rheological evaluation of phase-changing manufacturing techniques. The connections were conclusively verified through empirical studies, including case assessment and experimentation. The research aims to offer universally applicable models that can be applied to phase-changing metal processing techniques. </p>

The purpose of this study was to generate a greater understanding of how the shunt distance affects the shunting phenomena which occurs when working with resistance spot welding (RSW). Shunting affects the quality of the weld and the goal of the study was to create guidelines for RSW to minimize its impact on the weld quality. In order to minimize waste from production and to reduce the welding time there is need for understanding of what the shunt effect depends on. To evaluate what impact the shunt distance will have on the weld, two different experiments were performed. In the first experiment, a one-dimensional welding lobe was manufactured for various materials and the current range was compared over three different shunt distances. The second experiment consisted of welding with a constant current on different shunt distances to investigate how this would impact the second weld performed in the welding sequence. A range of different steel grades and sheet thicknesses was used in the experiments to further explore what impact different material properties will have on the shunt effect. The result showed that the shunt distance has little impact on the acceptable weld-current range, with minor deviations. However, the shunt distance will affect the size of the shunted weld, which decreases as the shunt distance is reduced. Overall, the data collected in this study is not expansive enough to make guidelines that could be implemented in today´s industry. The phenomena of shunting require more data to fully be understood. / Syftet med denna studie var att skapa en större förståelse för hur shuntavståndet påverkar det shunt-fenomen som uppstår när man arbetar med punktsvetsning (RSW). Shuntning påverkar svetsens kvalitet och målet var att skapa riktlinjer för arbete med RSW för att minimera shunt-effektens påverkan på svetsen. I syfte att kunna minimera spill i produktionen samt att minska svetstiden krävs det förståelse av vad shunt effekten beror på. För att utvärdera vilken påverkan shuntavståndet kommer att ha på svetsen utfördes två olika experiment. I det första experimentet skapades en endimensionell svetslob för varje material och det genererade strömintervallet jämfördes över tre olika shuntavstånd. Det andra experimentet bestod av svetsning med en lika stor ström vid olika shuntavstånd för att undersöka hur detta skulle påverka den andra svetsen. En rad olika stålsorter och plåttjocklekar användes för att ytterligare se vilken påverkan dessa faktorer kom att ha på shunteffekten. Resultatet visade att shuntavståndet hade liten inverkan på det acceptabla svetsströmintervallet, med mindre avvikelser. Emellertid påverkar shuntavståndet storleken på den shuntade svetsen genom att storleken minskar när shuntavståndet minskas. Sammantaget räcker inte de uppgifter som samlats in i denna studie för att skapa riktlinjer som skulle kunna implementeras i dagens industri, utan det krävs mer data för att fullständigt kartlägga shunteffekten.

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Efforts to reduce vehicle weight and improve crash performance have resulted in increased application of advanced high strength steels (AHSS) and a recent focus on the weldability of these alloys. Resistance spot welding (RSW) is the primary sheet metal welding process in the manufacture of automotive assemblies. Integration of AHSS into the automotive architecture has brought renewed challenges for achieving acceptable welds. The varying alloying content and processing techniques has further complicated this initiative. The current study examines resistance spot welding of high strength and advance high strength steels including high strength low alloy (HSLA), dual phase (DP) and a ferritic-bainitic steel (590R). The mechanical properties and microstructure of these RSW welded steel alloys are detailed. Furthermore a relationship between chemistries and hardness is produced. The effect of strain rate on the joint strength and failure mode is also an important consideration in the design of welded structures. Current literature, however, does not explain the effects of weld microstructure and there are no comprehensive comparisons of steels. This work details the relationship between the joint microstructure and impact performance of spot welded AHSS. Quasi-static and impact tests were conducted using a universal tensile tester and an instrumented drop tower, respectively. Results for elongation, failure load and energy absorption for each material are presented. Failure modes are detailed by observing weld fracture surfaces. In addition, cross-sections of partially fractured weldments were examined to detail fracture paths during static loading. Correlations between the fracture path and mechanical properties are developed using observed microstructures in the fusion zone and heat-affected-zone. Friction stir spot welding (FSSW) has proven to be a potential candidate for spot welding AHSS. A comparative study of RSW and FSSW on spot welding AHSS has also been completed. The objective of this work is to compare the microstructure and mechanical properties of Zn-coated DP600 AHSS (1.2mm thick) spot welds conducted using both processes. This was accomplished by examining the metallurgical cross-sections and local hardnesses of various spot weld regions. High speed data acquisition was also used to monitor process parameters and attain energy outputs for each process.

Efforts to reduce vehicle weight and improve crash performance have resulted in increased application of advanced high strength steels (AHSS) and a recent focus on the weldability of these alloys. Resistance spot welding (RSW) is the primary sheet metal welding process in the manufacture of automotive assemblies. Integration of AHSS into the automotive architecture has brought renewed challenges for achieving acceptable welds. The varying alloying content and processing techniques has further complicated this initiative. The current study examines resistance spot welding of high strength and advance high strength steels including high strength low alloy (HSLA), dual phase (DP) and a ferritic-bainitic steel (590R). The mechanical properties and microstructure of these RSW welded steel alloys are detailed. Furthermore a relationship between chemistries and hardness is produced. The effect of strain rate on the joint strength and failure mode is also an important consideration in the design of welded structures. Current literature, however, does not explain the effects of weld microstructure and there are no comprehensive comparisons of steels. This work details the relationship between the joint microstructure and impact performance of spot welded AHSS. Quasi-static and impact tests were conducted using a universal tensile tester and an instrumented drop tower, respectively. Results for elongation, failure load and energy absorption for each material are presented. Failure modes are detailed by observing weld fracture surfaces. In addition, cross-sections of partially fractured weldments were examined to detail fracture paths during static loading. Correlations between the fracture path and mechanical properties are developed using observed microstructures in the fusion zone and heat-affected-zone. Friction stir spot welding (FSSW) has proven to be a potential candidate for spot welding AHSS. A comparative study of RSW and FSSW on spot welding AHSS has also been completed. The objective of this work is to compare the microstructure and mechanical properties of Zn-coated DP600 AHSS (1.2mm thick) spot welds conducted using both processes. This was accomplished by examining the metallurgical cross-sections and local hardnesses of various spot weld regions. High speed data acquisition was also used to monitor process parameters and attain energy outputs for each process.

Dans le cadre de la conception des structures automobiles et de la modélisation de leur tenue au crash, la prédiction du comportement mécanique et de la rupture des assemblages soudés par point par résistance, s’avère encore délicate. En introduisant une nouvelle génération d’assemblages multi-tôles en aciers multigrades soudés par point, la prédiction de leur tenue mécanique est devenue encore plus complexe. En effet, malgré une utilisation croissante de ces assemblages, l’étude expérimentale de leur comportement mécanique est encore très limitée, tandis que leur modélisation macroscopique n’a pas encore été proposée. Dans ce contexte, un dispositif expérimental approprié de type Arcan est proposé pour caractériser la tenue mécanique et la rupture des assemblages trois tôles soudés par points, en chargements purs et combinés et dans les différentes configurations possibles. Une approche de modélisation macroscopique est également proposée pour simuler le comportement des assemblages trois tôles soudés, pour des applications de type structure. Un modèle d’élément équivalent ’connecteur’ est tout d’abord proposé, identifié et validé par rapport un assemblage deux tôles soudé par point. Ensuite, une approche de modélisation utilisant trois connecteurs est proposée pour simuler le comportement mécanique et la rupture d’un assemblage trois tôles soudé par point par résistance. Une stratégie d’identification est aussi détaillée pour simplifier la procédure d’identification des paramètres du modèle. Le modèle est identifié et validé par rapport aux résultats expérimentaux des essais de caractérisation de type Arcan réalisés au cours de cette thèse. / Resistance spot welding (RSW) is widely used in the automotive industry. However, the prediction of their non-linear mechanical behavior and their failure in structural crashworthiness computations remains a challenge. The introduction of a new generation ofmulti-sheet multi-steel grade spot welded assemblies makes the prediction of their mechanical strength more complex.Despite the increasing use of these assemblies, the experimental study of their mechanical behavior is still very limited, while their macroscopic modeling has not yet been studied. An experimental device based on Arcan principle is thus proposed to characterize the mechanical strength and the failure of three-sheet spot welded assemblies, in pure and combined loads for different loading configurations. A macroscopic modeling approach is also proposed to simulate their mechanical behavior for structural applications. As a first step, a ’connector’ element is proposed, identified and validated for a two-sheet spot welded assembly. Then, a modeling approach using three connectors is proposed to simulate the mechanical behavior and the rupture of a three-sheet multi- steel grade spot welded assembly. An identification methodology is also presented to simplify the identification procedure of the model parameters. The model is identified and validated based on the experimental results of the Arcan tests carried out during this thesis.

The research in this report seeks to develop a highly flexible geometry station for joining futureBody-in-White (BiW) assemblies. The goal is to eliminate the need for a complete reconstructionof a production line during integration of new car bodies in a contemporary production.Today's BiW production is performed in sequential lines, where joining equipment is arranged ina specific order for each model geometry. An increasing model portfolio forces manufacturers todevelop production systems that allow an integration of new models. Electrified alternatives ofexisting models are now developed and put into production. These models have similarappearance as conventional models, but with a completely different principle of driveline due tothe propulsion. This means that new interfaces and platforms have to be developed and mustnow be integrated into a current production. Today's production lines are not prepared forcoming changes, and current stations can only handle a limited number of variants. Integration ofnew geometries into a contemporary production line is not sufficiently efficient from aproduction perspective. The goal of the future is to make such an integration possible.Initially, current and future production scenarios were studied. Based on this, four types ofproduction scenarios, which a highly flexible geometry station can be integrated into, were set up.An integration can take place in different ways depending on how a highly flexible geometrystation is compounded, therefore, different cases were created and compared in a case study.Internal and external benchmarking of production systems were made to compare the availablesolutions for increasing stations flexibility in a BiW production.As reference for the project, a concept for a highly flexible geometry station has been developedand is therefore described initially before an additional depth has been realized. The furtherconceptualization of a highly flexible geometry in this report is presented in the form of amorphological composition of technologies that can increase a station's flexibility, as well asvisualization of a station principles through layouts and cycle time charts. The result of theanalysis generated several concepts that hold different degrees of capacity, footprint andflexibility. The focus was to achieve a high level of flexibility for integration of new models, withnew geometries, in a current production. The conclusion was that the highly flexible geometrystation can, in a contemporary production, produce independently in low volumes. Alternatively,produce higher volumes when it is integrated as a complement in a novel, not yet implemented,production concept. / Forskningen i denna rapport syftar till att utveckla en högflexibel geometristation för fogning avkommande Body-in-White-karosser (BiW). Målet är att eliminera behovet av en fullständigrekonstruktion av en produktionslinje under integrering av nya bilar i en samtida produktion.Dagens BiW-produktion sker i sekventiella liner, där fogningsutrustning är arrangerad i enspecifik ordning för respektive modellgeometri. Ett ökande antal modellalternativ drivertillverkare till att utveckla produktionskoncept som möjliggör integration av nya modeller.Elektrificerande alternativ till befintliga modeller utvecklas kontinuerligt. Dessa modeller ärutseendemässigt lika de konventionella modellerna, men med en helt annan princip för drivlina.Det innebär att nya gränssnitt och plattformar har tagits fram och måste nu integreras i ennuvarande produktion. Dagens produktionslinjer är inte förberedda för kommande förändringaroch nuvarande geometristationer kan endast hantera ett begränsat antal karosstyper. Integrationav nya karosstyper i en befintlig produktionslinje är inte är tillräckligt effektivt ur ettproduktionsperspektiv. Framtidens mål är att göra en sådan integration möjlig.Inledningsvis studerades nuvarande- och kommande produktionsscenarion. Utifrån det beskrevsfyra produktionstyper, vilket en högflexibel geometristation kan komma att integreras i. Enintegration kan ske på olika vis beroende på hur en högflexibel geometristation tillämpas, därförjämfördes olika fall av det i en Case-studie. En intern och extern benchmarking avproduktionssystem gjordes för att jämföra de lösningar som finns för att öka flexibiliteten i enBiW-produktion.Som referensunderlag till projektet har ett koncept för en högflexibel geometristation tagits framoch är beskrivet inledningsvis innan en ytterligare fördjupning har realiserats.Konceptualiseringen av en högflexibel geometristation i denna rapport är presenterad i form aven morfologisk sammansättning av teknologier som kan öka en stations flexibilitet, samtvisualisering av en principiell station genom layouter och cykeltidsdiagram. Resultatet av analysengenererade flera koncept som innehar olika grad av kapacitet, fabriksyta och flexibilitet. Fokus varatt uppnå en hög flexibilitetsnivå för integration av nya modeller, med nya geometrier, i ennuvarande produktion. Slutsatsen var att den högflexibla geometristationen kan, i en nutidaproduktion, producera självständigt i låga volymer. Alternativt producera högre volymer då denintegreras som ett komplement till ett ännu inte implementerat nytt produktionskoncept. / Die Forschung in diesem Bericht zielt darauf ab, eine hochflexible Geometrie-Station für das Fügen zukünftiger Rohbau-Baugruppen zu entwickeln. Das Ziel ist es, die Notwendigkeit einer vollständigen Rekonstruktion einer Produktionslinie während der Integration neuer Karosserien in einer modernen Produktion zu beseitigen. Die heutige Rohbau Produktion wird in sequenziellen Linien durchgeführt, wobei die einzelnen Fügeverfahren in einer bestimmten Reihenfolge, angepasst an die jeweilige Modellgeometrie, angeordnet sind. Ein zunehmendes Modellportfolio zwingt die Automobilhersteller zur Entwicklung von Produktionssystemen, die eine Integration neuer Modelle ermöglichen. Elektrifizierte Varianten bestehender Fahrzeugmodelle werden nun entwickelt und in Produktion gebracht. Diese Modelle haben ein ähnliches Erscheinungsbild wie herkömmliche Modelle, jedoch mit einem stark veränderten Antriebskonzept. Dies bedeutet, dass neue Schnittstellen und Plattformen entwickelt wurden und nun in eine aktuelle Produktion integriert werden müssen. Heutige Produktionslinien sind nicht auf kommende Änderungen vorbereitet und können nur eine begrenzte Anzahl von Varianten handhaben. Die Integration neuer Geometrien in eine moderne Produktionslinie ist aus Produktionssicht nicht effizient, aber soll in Zukunft das Ziel sein. Zunächst wurden aktuelle und zukünftige Produktionsszenarien untersucht. Darauf aufbauend wurden vier Arten von Produktionsszenarien erarbeitet, in die eine hochflexible Geometriestation integriert werden kann. Je nach Aufbau der Geostation kann eine Integration auf unterschiedliche Art und Weise erfolgen. Daher wurden in einer Fallstudie unterschiedliche Fälle erstellt und verglichen. Ein Benchmarking mit internen und externen Produktionssystemen wurde durchgeführt, um eine größtmöglichste Flexibilität der Stationen in einer Rohbau Produktion zu erzielen. Als Referenz für das Projekt wurde ein Konzept für eine hochflexible Geometriestation entwickelt und im Rahmen der Thesis dokumentiert, bevor eine zusätzliche Tiefe realisiert wurde. Die weitere Konzeptionierung einer hochflexiblen Geometrie-Station wird in Form einer morphologischen Zusammensetzung von Technologien präsentiert. Dieser kann die Flexibilität einer Station erhöhen und zudem die Visualisierung von Stationsprinzipien, beispielsweise durch Layouts oder Zykluszeitdiagramme, fördern. Das Ergebnis der Analyse erzeugte mehrere vi Konzepte, die unterschiedliche Grade an Kapazität, Grundfläche und Flexibilität beinhalteten. Der Fokus lag auf einer hohen Flexibilität bei der Integration neuer Modelle mit neuen Geometrien in einer aktuellen Produktion. Die Schlussfolgerung war, dass die hochflexible Geometriestation in einer zeitgemäßen Produktion in kleinen Stückzahlen produzieren kann. Alternativ ist die Geo-Station auch als Bestandteil eines noch umzusetzenden Produktionskonzepts integrierbar.

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