Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: This study is based on the joint quality of zinc-coated EN 10346: 2015 DX52D + Z quality steel sheets with having different thicknesses, which are preferred in the automotive industry due to their formability. Joining problems in clinching applications with different positions and sheets of different thicknesses are discussed and experimental outcomes are discussed in terms of strength of joints. As a result of the tests carried out according to the standards, it has been found that the joining of the sheets with thickness close to each other is relatively good, as the thickness difference increases, the joint quality decreases and sometimes the joint does not form. It has been also found that if the thinner sheet is placed on the bottom die during clinching, a better joint strength is obtained.
Author: Ahmet ÇETKİN
Institution: Afyon Kocatepe University
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3136448985