Understanding Liquid Metal Embrittlement (LME) in Advanced High Strength Steel Components
Liquid Metal Embrittlement (LME) surface cracks may develop during resistance spot welding in advanced high-strength steels used in automotive bodies. While LME mechanisms are well-documented for academic, single-spot samples, there is limited data on production-scale components.
In collaboration with LWF Paderborn and Fraunhofer IPK, WorldAutoSteel has expanded on previous LME studies to publish a Phase 2 report on real-world components. This steelTalk will share key findings from the study, addressing LME formation and mitigation strategies for stamped components and assessing the potential impact of LME cracks on crash performance.
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