Abstract
The microstructure and mechanical property of resistance spot-welded joints of steel and aluminum were studied by using process tapes. The steel/aluminum joint consists mainly of aluminum nugget and interface zone. The liquid nugget solidification has an epitaxial growth characteristic, and the interface zone displays a double-layer structure, Fe2Al5 layer at steel side and Fe4Al13 layer at aluminum nugget side. Compared with joints without process tape, the joint nugget diameter and tensile shear load increased by 35.45 and 10.98%, respectively, and its indentation ratio decreased by 56.25% due to the process tapes increasing heat input, producing larger nugget diameter and continuous interface layer, and protecting against deep indentation. The joining area of intermetallic layer and aluminum nugget is weak link in the joint. It is favorable to use the process tapes for improving welding quality, raising joint strength, and energy saving.
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