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Resistance spot welding method

US10406627B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2014
Grant dateSep 10, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K11/241
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

By superposing a plurality of steel sheets including a high tensile steel sheet and performing pulsation conduction by an inverter DC type spot welding power supply and controlling the conduction time of the current pulses, intervals of the current pulses, that is, conduction idle time, and weld current applied at the current pulses in a variable manner, the optimum weld conditions are obtained. For resistance spot welding of the hot stamped steel sheet, resistance spot welding with a minimum weld current of a second pulsation step higher than the maximum weld current at a first pulsation step is used to suppress the occurrence of outer spatter and inner spatter and secure a broad suitable current range even if using an inverter DC power supply.

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