Abstract
Friction Bit Joining (FBJ) is a method used to join lightweight metals to advanced high-strength steels (AHSS). The automotive industry is experiencing pressure to improve fuel efficiency in their vehicles. The use of AHSS and aluminum will reduce vehicle weight which will assist in reducing fuel consumption. Previous research achieved joint strengths well above that which was required in three out of the four standard joint strength tests using DP980 AHSS and 7075 aluminum. The joints were mechanically tested and passed the lap-shear tension, cross-tension, and fatigue cycling tests. The t-peel test configuration never passed the minimum requirements. The purpose of continuing research was to increase the joint strength using FBJ to join the aluminum and AHSS the automotive industry desires to use specifically in the t-peel test. In this study FBJ was used to join 7085 aluminum and GADP1180 AHSS. The galvanic coating on the AHSS and its increased strength with the different aluminum alloy required that all the tests be re-evaluated and proven to pass the standard tests. FBJ is a two-step process that uses a consumable bit. In the first step the welding machine spins the bit to cut through the aluminum, and the second step applies pressure to the bit as it comes in contact with the AHSS to create a friction weld.
Degree
MS
College and Department
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology; Technology
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Atwood, Lorne Steele, "Friction Bit Joining of Dissimilar Combinations of GADP 1180 Steel and AA 7085 – T76 Aluminum" (2016). Theses and Dissertations. 6400.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/6400
Date Submitted
2016-06-01
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd8741
Keywords
Lorne Atwood, friction bit joining, FBJ, dissimilar metals, advanced high-strength steel, aluminum, GADP1180. Automotive manufacturing, joint strength, welding machine
Language
english
Technology Emphasis
Manufacturing Systems (MS)