Numerical study on die design parameters of self-pierce riveting process based on orthogonal test

The concave die design of self-pierce riveting （SPR） is of critical importance for product quality. The optimization of concave die parameters based on orthogonal test is proposed to explore the relationship between self-pierce riveted joint quality and die parameters. There are nine independent die parameter factors in orthogonal test and each factor has 4 levels. In order to evaluate the interlock and neck thickness, we carry out numerical simulations by the software DEFORM-2D. Then, the primary and secondary factors that affect the joint quality have been found out by means of range analysis. Finally, an optimization scheme is brought forward to design concave die in SPR process, which indicates that the joint has higher quality than that of former orthogonal tests. This work can be extended by a detailed mechanical and fatigue analysis for the joint quality of SPR process.     

轻型车身连接的关键技术研究及应用

使用钢铝一体化车身,可降低整车质量,但“铝-铝”及“钢-铝”连接的可焊接性差,“钢-铝”连接存在电化学腐蚀等问题,成为结构设计的难点.研究并总结了铝电阻焊（RSW）、自冲铆钉连接（SPR）及旋转钻铆（FDS）3种连接技术的设计规范与检测要求,提出“钢-铝”连接中防腐蚀问题的解决措施.3种技术均得到相应验证,并在设计、检测及返修方面取得了一定成果.