Analysis of Process Parameters for Resistance Spot Welding on Galvanized Steel using Taguchi Method

Authors

  • N.F. Hayazi Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Surface Technology Special Interest Group, 01000 Perlis, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8583-5995
  • P. Jaraman Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Surface Technology Special Interest Group, 01000 Perlis, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1780-9001
  • D.S. Che Halin Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Center of Excellence Geopolymer and Green Technology (CEGeoGTech), 01000 Perlis, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0224-8029
  • F.M. Foudzi Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8217-9689
  • M. Nabiałek Częstochowa University of Technology, Faculty of Production Engineering and Materials Technology, Department of Physics, 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6585-3918
  • P. Vizureanu Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, 41 D. Mangeron Street, 700050 Iasi, Romania https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3593-9400

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24425/amm.2025.152504

Abstract

Resistance spot welding (RSW) involved two or more sheets of metal that are welded together with or without filler mate­rials. This paper discussed the optimization of RSW process parameters that were varied on galvanized steel below 6 kA by using Taguchi method. Galvanized steel can be more difficult to spot weld than any other uncoated metal due to the tendency of zinc coating alloying with electrodes. The three process parameters are welding current, welding time and holding time. The type of OA used in this study was L9. Subsequently, tensile and Vickers microhardness tests were conducted on the sample. Results from these tests were used to calculate the S/N ratio, ANOVA and confirmation test. The optimal parameters value and percentage of contributing factors to the welding can be identified. It will help to produce high-quality weld joints.

Published

2025-03-20

How to Cite

Hayazi, N.F., et al. “Analysis of Process Parameters for Resistance Spot Welding on Galvanized Steel Using Taguchi Method”. Archives of Metallurgy and Materials, vol. 70, no. 1, Mar. 2025, doi:10.24425/amm.2025.152504.

Issue

Vol. 70 No. 1 (2025)

Section

Articles