Abstract
High-strength dissimilar welded joints of AA2024-T3 alloy with an AA1230 coating and galvanized high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel were attained through ultrasonic spot welding (USW) in this study. The tensile lap shear failure loads over a welding energy range between 2000 J and 3000 J were observed to meet or surpass the values specified in the AWS D17.2 standard. The highest average tensile lap shear strength was obtained to be ∼169 MPa due to the formation of a ∼30–70 μm thick Al-Zn diffusion layer without the presence of intermetallic compounds. The substrate failure from the softer AA1230 coating on the AA2024 side under tensile loading and cyclic loading at higher cyclic loads was observed, which reflected a robust sticking capability. The partial failure from AA1230 coating consisted of characteristic shear dimples, allowing high plasticity upon shear deformation. While the 1000 J welds failed mainly via substrate failure from AA1230 and transverse through-thickness (TTT) cracking in AA2024, the cohesive failure across the Al-Zn diffusion layer and adhesive failure from the Al-Fe-intermetallic/Al-Zn-diffusion layer interface were observed in the welds made at 3000 J, corresponding to the superior bonding strength and longer fatigue life.
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