Monthly Archives: June 2024

Surface-conformed approach for mechanical property analysis using ultrasonic welding of dissimilar metals

Abstract In this paper, dissimilar aluminum (Al) and copper (Cu) metals were joined together using ultrasonic metal welding (USMW), a solid-state welding technology. From the perspective of increasing the base metal welding contact area, the Cu/Al mating surface was innovatively prepared and ultrasonically welded. A comprehensive analysis was carried out on the forming quality, welding […]

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Investigation of Temperature Impact on Friction Conditions in Running Production of Automotive Body Components

Abstract During the running production of automotive body components drifts in theprocess window is seen causing problems with non-conforming parts. Up until now, these driftshave been counter-acted based on the knowledge and experience of the press line operators.This experience-based process control will however become more troublesome in the future asrecycled material grades will undoubtedly present […]

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LightFlow: Lightweight unsupervised defect detection based on 2D Flow

Abstract In the industrial production process, unsupervised visual inspection methods have obvious advantages over supervised visual inspection methods due to the scarcity of defect samples, annotation costs and the uncertainty of defect generation. Currently, unsupervised defect detection and localization methods have demonstrated significant improvements in detection accuracy to find numerous applications in industrial inspection. Nonetheless, […]

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LAD-Net: A lightweight welding defect surface non-destructive detection algorithm based on the attention mechanism

Abstract Ultrasound welding technology is widely applied in the field of industrial manufacturing. In complex working conditions, various factors such as welding parameters, equipment conditions and operational techniques contribute to the formation of diverse and unpredictable line defects during the welding process. These defects exhibit characteristics such as varied shapes, random positions, and diverse types. […]

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Low-temperature mechanical properties of slotted and normal terminals using ultrasonic wire harness welding

Abstract The ultrasonic metal welding technology is widely promoted as a new connection approach in the field of current energy vehicle wiring harness connection. In the present investigation, low-temperature mechanical properties of slotted and normal terminals were studied. The EVR 25 mm2 copper wires are selected for welding using ultrasonic wire harness welding with two […]

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New book on Data-Driven Decision Making for Product Service Systems.

Professor Marco Bertoni together with co-editors Giuditta Pezzotta, Roberto Sala, Xavier Boucher and Fabiana Pirola are releasing a book on Data-Driven Decision Making for Product Service Systems. It can be preordered at https://www.akademibokhandeln.se/bok/data-driven-decision-making-for-product-service-systems/9783031600814. Also available as e-book: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-60082-1 Marco here gives his view on the book. Why is this book needed? “We observe in our […]

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Experimental and theoretical study of stress relaxation in high-density polyethylene

Abstract Stress relaxation of high-density polyethylene is addressed both experimentally and theoretically. Two types of stress relaxation testing are carried out: uniaxial tensile testing at constant test specimen length and compression testing of a 3D structure producing inhomogeneous deformation fields and relaxation. A constitutive model for isotropic, semi-crystalline polymers is also proposed. The model has […]

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Static mechanical properties and failure behaviors of self-piercing riveted joints in aluminum alloy 5A06 after aging

Abstract The ultrasonic metal welding technology is widely promoted as a new connection approach in the field of current energy vehicle wiring harness connection. In the present investigation, low-temperature mechanical properties of slotted and normal terminals were studied. The EVR 25 mm2 copper wires are selected for welding using ultrasonic wire harness welding with two […]

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Microstructural and Mechanical Characteristics Examination of Ultrasonically Welded Joints Using Orthogonal Experimentation

Abstract In this paper, we present an investigation of ultrasonic welding performance for 25 mm2 copper wire and T2 copper plate across various welding parameters using orthogonal experimentation. The objective of this work was to explore the influence of operational parameters on the resulting welds. A comprehensive study of the mechanical properties and microstructure of the […]

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