High-temperature phase evolution of the ZnAlMg coating and its effect on mitigating liquid-metal-embrittlement cracking
Ternary zinc-aluminum-magnesium (ZnAlMg) alloy coatings are the focus of significant
attention in the automotive and steel industries due to several advantages over traditional Zn …
attention in the automotive and steel industries due to several advantages over traditional Zn …
[HTML][HTML] Influence of expulsion and heat extraction resulting from changes to electrode force on liquid metal embrittlement during resistance spot welding
Zinc coatings are generally utilized for manufacturing corrosion-resistant advanced high-
strength steels (AHSS). However, in new third generation AHSS (3G-AHSS), zinc from the …
strength steels (AHSS). However, in new third generation AHSS (3G-AHSS), zinc from the …
[HTML][HTML] Segregation-induced grain-boundary precipitation during early stages of liquid-metal embrittlement of an advanced high-strength steel
Liquid-metal embrittlement (LME) of galvanized (Zn-coated) advanced high-strength steels
is a long-known problem in materials science. Here we reveal the initial microstructural …
is a long-known problem in materials science. Here we reveal the initial microstructural …
[HTML][HTML] Fracture modeling of resistance spot welded ultra-high-strength steel considering the effect of liquid metal embrittlement crack
Zinc-coated ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS) sheets are highly susceptible to liquid metal
embrittlement (LME) during resistance spot welding. However, systematic understanding on …
embrittlement (LME) during resistance spot welding. However, systematic understanding on …
Numerical modeling of liquid metal embrittlement initiation during resistance spot welding of third generation advanced high strength steel–Effect of welding schedule …
Third generation (GEN3) advanced high-strength steels are increasingly used to reduce
vehicle body structure weight for improved fuel economy. Zinc-induced liquid metal …
vehicle body structure weight for improved fuel economy. Zinc-induced liquid metal …
Correlating electrode degradation with weldability of galvanized BH 220 steel during the electrode failure process of resistance spot welding
Electrode degradation in the continuous resistance spot-welding process of baked
hardening (BH) 220 steel was evaluated by an electrode life test, and weldability tests were …
hardening (BH) 220 steel was evaluated by an electrode life test, and weldability tests were …
Liquid metal embrittlement in Zn-coated steel resistance spot welding: Critical electrode-contact and nugget growth for stress development and cracking
Liquid metal embrittlement (LME) crack is a severe defect which can affect the joint integrity
of Zn-coated advanced high-strength steel resistance spot welds (RSW). The tensile stress …
of Zn-coated advanced high-strength steel resistance spot welds (RSW). The tensile stress …
On the nondestructive testing and monitoring of cracks in resistance spot welds: recent gained experience
The current paper addresses the challenge of steel and modern automotive industries in the
detection of liquid metal embrittlement (LME) crack when occurring during resistance spot …
detection of liquid metal embrittlement (LME) crack when occurring during resistance spot …
Effect of liquid metal embrittlement indent cracks on zinc coated 3rd generation AHSS mechanical performance
Third-generation advanced high-strength steels (3G-AHSS) are typically galvanized to
prevent corrosion of the outer body structure. However, the zinc coating on the surface …
prevent corrosion of the outer body structure. However, the zinc coating on the surface …
Optimization of Hot Forming Temperature to Minimize Liquid Metal Embrittlement Induced Cracking in Resistance Spot Welded Zinc‐Coated Medium Manganese …
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Herein, an investigation on the influence of the hot press forming (HPF) temperature cycles
of a medium manganese, high ductility, zinc‐coated steel with≈ 1000 MPa final tensile …
of a medium manganese, high ductility, zinc‐coated steel with≈ 1000 MPa final tensile …