Effect of the interface characteristics on the joint properties and diffusion mechanisms during ultrasonic metal welding of Al/Cu

• Published in: Welding in the world Vol. 61; no. 3; pp. 499 - 506
• Main Authors: Bergmann, Jean Pierre, Regensburg, Anna, Schürer, René, Petzoldt, Franziska, Herb, Alexander
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01.05.2017; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Boundary conditions; Chemistry and Materials Science; Copper; Electric contacts; High temperature; Materials Science; Metallic Materials; Nickel plating; Plastic deformation; Process parameters; Research Paper; Solid Mechanics; Tensile tests; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Welding; Workpieces; Ultrasonic welding; Aluminium; Copper; Electroplating; Electrical cables

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