Research progress of transition layer and filler wire for laser welding of steel and aluminum dissimilar metals

Yaowu Zhao1, Yuhong Long1, Zhaoyan Li1
1School of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing Systems and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin, China

Tóm tắt

Steel-aluminum dissimilar metal welding has a robust application demand in automobile lightweight. However, the formation of Fe-Al intermetallic compounds (IMCs) reduces the steel-aluminum welded joint’s mechanical properties (tensile strength or linear load). This paper reviews the research results of transition layer and filler wire in improving the mechanical properties of steel-aluminum laser welding joint (SALWD). The mechanism of improving the mechanical properties of SALWD by filler wire and transition layer is summarized. The transition layer’s development direction uses multi-element, trace rare earth elements and high-strength fiber. The development direction of filler wire is to develop the low melting point, good wettability, and high-strength filler wire. This article has reference value for researching dissimilar metal welding and transition layer and welding wire materials.

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