One joining technique that is receiving increased attention is mechanical fastening with a steel self-piercing rivet. The use of steel rivets in direct contact with aluminum components raises questions concerning galvanic corrosion. To determine if a corrosion problem exists, aluminum samples were joined by two processes--resistance spot welding and steel self-piercing rivets.Replicate samples using two aluminum alloys were tested for 90 days by alternate immersion in 3.5% NaCl water solution. After alternate immersion exposure, the integrity of the joint was evaluated by shear testing. Joint shear strengths and the metallographic corrosion evaluations are presented in this paper.
The Corrosion Performance of Steel Self-Piercing Rivets When Used with Aluminum Components
Sae Technical Papers
SAE Automotive Corrosion and Prevention Conference and Exposition ; 1983
1983-12-05
Conference paper
English
The Corrosion Performance of Steel Self-Piercing Rivets When Used with Aluminum Components
Automotive engineering | 1983
|Self-piercing rivets for aluminum components
Tema Archive | 1983
|Self - piercing rivets for aluminum components
Automotive engineering | 1983
|Self-Piercing Rivets for Aluminum Components
SAE Technical Papers | 1983
|Assessing quality of self-piercing rivets using ultrasound
Tema Archive | 2006
|