Abstract
Magnesium alloys are lap-joined to galvanised and bare steel sheets by a cold metal transfer method. The weld appearance, cross-section, tensile strength and fracture behaviour of these joints are characterised by scanning electron microscopy, tensile tests and energy-dispersive spectroscopy. The joints were found to have good weld appearance and satisfactory tensile strength. The spreadability and wettability of the Mg alloy–galvanised steel joint are superior to those of the Mg alloy–bare steel joint, but the tensile strength is lower. In particular, the presence of Zn on the galvanised steel sheet improves wettability but decreases tensile strength. Aluminium has a high affinity for Fe, and the thinner layer of Fe–Al improves the mechanical properties of the Mg alloy–bare steel joint.
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