Journal of Welding and Joining

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Laser Stitch Welding Technology for the Fabrication of Automotive Parts

자동차 부품 제조를 위한 레이저 스티치 용접 기술

  • Joo, Sung-Min (Research Institute of Industrial Science & Technology(RIST), Plant R&D Division) ;
  • Bang, Hee-Seon (Department. of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Chosun University) ;
  • Han, Jun-Ui (Graduate School of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Chosun University) ;
  • Kim, Kyoung-Hak (Graduate School of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Chosun University) ;
  • Ahn, Byoung-Ho (Gwang Il Machine)
  • 주성민 (포항산업과학연구원 플랜트 연구본부) ;
  • 방희선 (조선대학교 선박해양공학과) ;
  • 한준의 (조선대학교 선박해양공학과 대학원) ;
  • 김경학 (조선대학교 선박해양공학과 대학원) ;
  • 안병호 ((주) 광일기공)
  • Received : 2013.08.16
  • Accepted : 2013.08.26
  • Published : 2013.08.31
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Abstract

Nowadays, the weight lightening of automotive is required as conserving the environment has become a major worldwide issue. To solve this issue, various researches for the use of light materials(Alalloy, Mgalloy)and ultra high strength steel as substitutes of the current structural material have been carried out. Application of laser stitch welding to the assembly of automotive produces improvement in strength, lightening of body, higher fuel efficiency, lower production cost as well as reduction in assemble line due to its fast welding speed, superior accessible and weld quality. This process overcomes the shortcomings of the current resistance spot welding such as high electricity consumption, electrode replacement, and economical, technical limitation in design and production method of automotives.

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